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1. Aggregates Executives Among New ARTBA Officers: (Latest News); ... vice chairman: Jeff Nelson, president, David Nelson Construction Co., Palm Harbor, Fla. Western Region vice chairman: Jeff Clyde, president, W.W. Clyde & Co., Springville, Utah. Central Region vice ...; Created on 20 September 2017
2. Calling on Capitol Hill: (Features); ... Management Program: Construction Materials. • Year 3 Junior Management. Program: Aggregate Management & Processing. • Graduate/Management Program: Aggregate Management & Processing. 1-2 p.m. – Breakout ...; Created on 18 September 2017
3. The Utilization of Used Oil and Explosives: (Features); ... can realize cost-reduction and a viable solution to reduce waste. Mines and construction projects alike use massive machines that expend sizeable amounts of oil in daily operations. This oil is then ...; Created on 18 September 2017
4. FIRST LOOK - SEPTEMBER 2017: (First Look); ... tons (Gt), a slight increase compared with that of 2015. This was previously reported as 1.37 Gt. ECONOMIC INDICATORS The value of new construction starts in July advanced 6 percent from the previous ...; Created on 18 September 2017
5. Congressional Representatives Visit Quarries: (Latest News); ... Cement and Southwest divisions. “Meeting with Congressman Sessions was a great opportunity to highlight our industry’s importance within the local construction and infrastructure industries. Sessions, ...; Created on 18 September 2017
6. NSSGA Announces Environmental Awards: (Latest News); ... Aggregates, Thaddus Carr Dredge, Coraopolis, Pa., Gold. Environmental Leadership Award Joe McGuire, Ph.D., of Cessford Construction Company, a division of Oldcastle Materials Inc., has been selecte ...; Created on 15 September 2017
7. Worldwide construction Aggregates Market Estimated to Hit $592.7 Billion: (Latest News); The worldwide construction aggregates market is estimated to be valued at $592.7 billion by 2025, according to a study by Persistence Market Research. The market is projected to grow at a compound annual ...; Created on 12 September 2017
8. Donahoo Promoted at VantaCore: (People on the Move); ... the appointment of Perry W. Donahoo to the position of chief executive officer. Since 2010, Donahoo has served as chief operating officer. Over his 30-plus-years career in the construction aggregates ...; Created on 06 September 2017
9. Arizona Aggregates Producer to Build Border Wall Prototype: (Latest News); U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the selection of four construction companies to build concrete prototypes of the wall President Trump has said he wants to build along with border with ...; Created on 01 September 2017
10. PB Materials Acquires Aggregates, Ready-Mix Assets in Texas: (Latest News); ... Permian Basin and further allow PBM to provide high-quality service and construction materials to our customers in the region.” Patrick Machir, principal at WL Ross and director of PBM, commented, ...; Created on 31 August 2017
11. NSSGA Awards Barry K. Wendt Memorial Scholarship: (Latest News); ... aggregates quarry, including operating mobile equipment and performing plant equipment maintenance, and expanded his knowledge of road and construction materials. He also helped coordinate quarry tour ...; Created on 31 August 2017
12. Aggregates Production Dips in Second Quarter: (Latest News); An estimated 606 million metric tons (Mt) of total construction aggregates was produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the second quarter of 2017, a slight decrease compared with that ...; Created on 31 August 2017
13. Houston Hammered by Hurricane Harvey; Rebuilding to Take Years: (Latest News); ... t about the human tragedy involved here," he said. "That is the most significant impact. Our main concern is that people are safe – both the employees and families of those involved in the construction materia ...; Created on 30 August 2017
14. Publicly Traded Companies Report: (Features); ... Louisiana and Mississippi combined saw shipments decline 12 percent versus the prior year’s second quarter. Severe wet weather and flooding slowed construction activity and impaired shipments in May and ...; Created on 29 August 2017
15. Safety Training: (Features); ... should be considered when trying to reduce accidents, eliminate injuries and improve a company’s safety culture. In 2014, Cessford Construction Co. (an Oldcastle Materials Group company) made a decision ...; Created on 29 August 2017
16. Aggregates Production: (Features); USGS Reports The Estimated U.S. Output Of Construction Aggregates. The estimated U.S. output of construction aggregates produced and shipped for consumption in the first quarter of 2017 was 426 million ...; Created on 29 August 2017
17. Aggregates Industry Market Report: (Features); ... and Adjusted EBITDA,” stated Tom Hill, CEO of Summit Materials. “Demand within our core early-cycle residential and commercial construction markets continues to accelerate, while a combination of federal ...; Created on 29 August 2017
18. The Economic Impact of the Natural Aggregates Industry:: (Features); ... and government construction projects, as well as in agriculture, and chemical and metallurgical processes. The aggregates industry – literally the foundation of our nation’s infrastructure – is a significant ...; Created on 29 August 2017
19. Welcome to the Aggregates Industry Almanac: (Editorial); ... versus last year? We have the latest MSHA data. Do you want to know all of the construction equipment distributors in your state? We have a list you can use. Would you like to stay in touch with the ...; Created on 29 August 2017
20. Vulcan Materials Acquires Polaris Materials: (Latest News); ... ers, employees, customers, service providers and other stakeholders as instrumental in creating this exceptional construction materials company. The unique strategic merits of our company have been recog ...; Created on 28 August 2017
21. NMA Poll Shows Majority of Voters Concerned About Infrastructure: (Latest News); ... local procedures so that communities can modernize their aging infrastructure without fear of outdated federal rules getting in their way.” Mining is key to these efforts. Minerals such as construction ...; Created on 25 August 2017
22. Nunez Promoted at NRP: (People on the Move); ... s chairman and chief executive officer. "Under Wyatt's leadership, NRP expanded its business into soda ash and construction aggregates and successfully navigated the worst coal markets downturn in dec ...; Created on 16 August 2017
23. Polaris Anticipates Strong Second Half of Year: (Latest News); ... tly increased commercial and infrastructure construction in LA in the coming years. Orca’s high-performance concrete aggregates are well positioned to be an essential component of the high specification conc ...; Created on 15 August 2017
24. Outback Materials to Partner With CarbonCure: (Latest News); ... rst construction package, spanning from Madera to Fresno, the carbon reductions would be equivalent to the amount of CO2 consumed by 3200 acres of American forest over a year." Once completed, Phase ...; Created on 15 August 2017
25. Great Lakes Limestone Shipments Rise in July: (Latest News); ... vessels on the Great Lakes and carry the raw materials that drive the nation’s economy: iron ore and fluxstone for the steel industry, aggregate and cement for the construction industry, coal for power ...; Created on 15 August 2017
26. Vulcan's Aggregates Business Reaps Record Results: (Latest News); ... ather and flooding slowed construction activity and impaired shipments in May and June, two key months of the construction season. Aggregates shipments in Florida and Georgia declined double-digits in Ju ...; Created on 02 August 2017
27. Martin Marietta Scores Record Second Quarter Results: (Latest News); ... up, underscoring the breadth of our business and our ability to capitalize on the ongoing recovery in construction activity. Positive residential and nonresidential activity drove results, along with pri ...; Created on 01 August 2017
28. Vortec Personal Air Conditioning Vests Help Workers Avoid Heat Stress: (Safety & Health); ... full body Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn. Outdoor operations conducted in hot weather are also likely to cause heat stress among exposed workers, including aggregates operations, construction, ...; Created on 26 July 2017
29. Why Should You Care About the Dakota Access Pipeline?: (Law); ... Court for the District of Columbia entered an order ruling that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers improperly granted an easement authorizing the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). The oil ...; Created on 26 July 2017
30. PERMITTING - JULY 2017: (Permitting); ... fighting to stop construction of a lime plant and accompanying quarry near Giscome, British Columbia, Canada, despite the project passing a provincial environmental assessment. Graymont has submitted applications ...; Created on 26 July 2017
31. Going That Extra Mile: (Features); ... portfolio and engineering experience they were selected to provide general arrangement drawings as well as provide the turn-key fabrication, installation and construction for the overland conveyor.” Industrial ...; Created on 26 July 2017
32. KCSA Presents Safety Awards: (Latest News); ... an Construction Materials LLC – Fort Knox Quarry. 20 Years with No Lost-Time Accidents Orica USA. The following companies were recognized for safety records without a lost-time injury in 20 ...; Created on 25 July 2017
33. FIRST LOOK - JULY 2017: (First Look); ... mixed concrete plants and nine aggregate operations. USGS STATS The estimated U.S. output of construction aggregates produced and shipped for consumption in the first quarter of 2017 was 426 million ...; Created on 14 July 2017
34. Lafarge Canada's Caledon Pit Receives Award: (Latest News); ... Pit Run. Held since 2012 and co-hosted with Aecon Construction, last year’s run took place in September, with over 100 runners participating in a 5-km run through the property. Neighbors, employees, famil ...; Created on 10 July 2017
35. Drone Webinar This Week: (Blog); ... Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel, will discuss how their company uses drone data for inventory management, mine planning and haul truck road construction. Attendees can submit questions before the webinar via ...; Created on 10 July 2017
36. Cemex Finalizes 10-Year Port Lease in California: (Latest News); ... Journal. Cemex Aggregates imports high-quality building materials from Canada, including sand and aggregates, used in Silicon Valley and Redwood City construction projects. Over the past three years, ...; Created on 10 July 2017
37. Sand and Gravel Production Down in First Quarter: (Frac Sand); The estimated U.S. output of construction sand and gravel produced and shipped for consumption in the first quarter of 2017 was 165 Mt, a decrease of 4 percent compared with that of the same period of ...; Created on 28 June 2017
38. FIRST LOOK - JUNE 2017: (First Look); ... talks will emphasize accounting for all workers at all times and providing operators with best practices for working alone. USGS STATS The estimated U.S. output of construction sand and gravel produced ...; Created on 28 June 2017
39. Superstars Of Screening: (Features); ... vibratory screeners can handle up to 1,500 tph, with many deck design options that deliver maximum efficiency. “Our vibratory screeners can be manufactured to meet your needs, with customizable construction ...; Created on 28 June 2017
40. Five Valuable Business Lessons About Drones: (Features); ... Thermal detection of ground water inflows. Tailing dams management, etc. Construction feasibility studies. Leach pad, dam wall and platform construction quality control. Construction progress ...; Created on 28 June 2017
41. Martin Marietta to Acquire Bluegrass Materials: (Latest News); ... and other related construction materials businesses. ...; Created on 26 June 2017
42. New Study Quantifies Economic Impact of Aggregates Industry: (Latest News); ... in the aggregates industry is closely linked to the construction and maintenance of residential, commercial and government buildings, as well as transportation infrastructure including roads, highways ...; Created on 23 June 2017
43. Headwaters MB Aggregates Market Report: (Features); ... 02/10/2017 Cemex Construction Materials Atlantic, LLC, Fairborn Cement Plant and Related Assets Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:EXP) 400.0 02/06/2017 ...; Created on 20 June 2017
44. Aggregates Production Dips in First Quarter: (Latest News); The estimated U.S. output of construction aggregates produced and shipped for consumption in the first quarter of 2017 was 426 million metric tons (Mt), a decrease of 3 percent compared with that of the ...; Created on 09 June 2017
45. Vulcan Quarries Achieve Wildlife Habitat Council Certification: (Green Resources); ... Pineville Quarry in Charlotte, N.C. The quarry produces construction aggregates for use in the local market for commercial and public construction projects. More than 50 acres are managed for active ...; Created on 06 June 2017
46. ConExpo-Con/Agg Revisited (Part 2): (Features); ... price that is backed by a trusted brand,” said Taylor Cole, president, off-the-road, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. “Our construction customers are looking for a versatile line of tires that they ...; Created on 06 June 2017
47. The Crushing Equation: (Features); ... its primary mission is construction applications. From a practical standpoint this means aggregate quarries, while contractors looking for mobile solutions may also benefit. Sandvik CS550 achieves up ...; Created on 06 June 2017
48. Young Leaders Conquer Arizona: (Editorial); ... bring in, train and put in the driver’s seat. Bringing in the next generation of leaders is always a challenge. Why aren’t young people actively pursuing jobs in blue-collar occupations such as construction ...; Created on 06 June 2017
49. FIRST LOOK - MAY 2017: (First Look); ... of Cape Girardeau. Luck Stone Partners with Airware Luck Stone, the construction aggregate division of Richmond, Va.-based Luck Companies, plans to accelerate its growth in Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle ...; Created on 06 June 2017
50. Graymont Sells New York Materials Business to Upstone: (Latest News); Graymont said it has completed a transaction to sell its New York Materials business to Upstone Materials Inc., a member of paving, aggregates and construction sector firm Barrett Industries Group. The ...; Created on 31 May 2017

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