July 27, 2022 – According to the California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA), the California Non-Fuel Mineral Production 2019 report by the California Geological Survey shows that 111 million short tons of sand and gravel were produced in California in 2019, roughly comparable to the average since 2015. The report also says another 18 million short tons of other construction materials (rock,…
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California to Suspend Tax on Diesel
June 29, 2022 – Word from the California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) is that Gov. Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) have reached an agreement for the 2022-2023 state budget. Within the agreement is a $17 billion inflation relief package and suspension of the state sales tax…
Read MoreCalCIMA Files Letters Regarding the Status of the Western Joshua Tree
Last week, the California Construction and Industrial Minerals Association (CalCIMA) filed legal, policy and coalition letters with the Fish and Game Commission regarding its upcoming meeting to consider whether to list the western Joshua tree as an endangered species or not. The letters review how scientific research shows the tree is abundant; is not threatened by climate change, wildfire or…
Read MoreCalifornia Recycling Bill Advances
April 22, 2022 – CalCIMA’s Construction Material Recycling Bill Passed its First Committee Without Opposition. CalCIMA’s Charley Rea and several member companies testified on behalf of Assemblymember Rudy Salas’ AB 2953 promoting increased recycling of construction materials in pavements at the local level. The legislation would both decrease pavement costs and carbon emissions for pavements statewide. As the Assemblyman pointed…
Read MoreCalCIMA Spring Thaw Focuses on Safety Advances
The California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) recently held the first of two 2022 Spring Thaw Safety Conferences.
Read MoreCalCIMA Updates
March 2, 2022 – According to Charley Rea at CalCIMA, the California State Transportation Agency recently expressed support for the federal National Supply Chain Report, which “highlights the need for strategic investments to upgrade and modernize our infrastructure to enhance capacity.” The state has committed $2.3 billion for freight transportation infrastructure and port upgrades. Also, Caltrans announced that it has adopted a…
Read MoreGranite Receives Two Safety Awards
Granite received two 2021 CalCIMA Excellence in Safety Awards at the 2021 CalCIMA Education Conference. The awards recognize “exceptional contributions to safety leadership, innovation, and commitment,” and award categories include aggregate, industrial mineral, cement, concrete, and asphalt facilities, as well as employees, safety professionals, and special recognition. Granite’s Solari Sand & Gravel facility in Arvin, Calif., won in the Small…
Read MoreCalCIMA Joins State Asphalt Pavement Association
The California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) has been recognized as a member of the national State Asphalt Pavement Association (SAPA) as of Jan. 10.
Read MoreCalCIMA Announces Excellence in Safety Awards Winners
The California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) announced its 2021 Excellence in Safety Awards winners. These awards acknowledge the exceptional work and contributions to safety in regard to leadership, innovation, commitment, and impact beyond the plant. “Safety has to be JOB #1 in our industry. We’re proud to prioritize the safety of our workers from training and tools, to…
Read MoreCalifornia Dreaming
Jan. 7, 2022 – The California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) said that State Transportation Agency Secretary David Kim will step down on Jan. 14. Elissa Konove, a keynote speaker at the 2019 CalCIMA Education Conference, will be the acting secretary. Meanwhile, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that Mike Keever will be the new deputy director of Caltrans. Keever has served extensively in…
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