The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued a final rule to “better protect the nation’s miners from health hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica, also known as silica dust or quartz dust.” The final rule lowers the permissible exposure limit of respirable crystalline silica to 50 micrograms per cu. meter of air for…
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The Shark Man Cometh
March 28, 2024 – I had the honor of introducing the guest speaker at NSSGA’s Young Leaders luncheon at the association’s convention and AGG1. This year’s speaker was Robert “Shark” Garland, a combat veteran fighter pilot of the United States Air Force. He was an F-15 Eagle instructor at the prestigious Air Force Weapons School (the Air Force’s “Top Gun” program)…
Read MoreMark Helm Receives NSSGA’s Barry K. Wendt Award
The 2024 Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award was presented to Mark Helm of Dolese Bros. Co. during the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) Annual Board and Membership Meeting. “Mark is well-known for encouraging the long-term health of the aggregates industry through his commitment to the community,” said NSSGA President & CEO Michael Johnson. “His charitable work with…
Read MoreMartin Marietta’s Nickolas Named New NSSGA Board Chair
Jim Nickolas, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Martin Marietta, will be the next chair of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). Outgoing Chair Seth Hankowski, All States Materials Group, handed off the gavel during a ceremony at the 2024 NSSGA Annual Convention. A video introducing Nickolas and showcasing the aggregates industry’s critical impact was also…
Read MoreNSSGA Kicks Off Annual Convention
More than 700 attendees have convened in Nashville for the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) 2024 Annual Convention. The 2024 meeting, themed “Rock Steady,” will highlight the sustained stability and success of the aggregates industry.
Read MoreKrause Takes Helm of NSSGA Manufacturing & Services Division
On the opening night of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) 2024 Annual Convention, the Manufacturing & Services (M&S) Division announced its 2024 Executive Committee chair at their annual dinner. Outgoing Chair Charlie Johnson of DSC Dredge LLC handed off the gavel to Mark Krause of McLanahan Corp. Tom Suess of Komatsu was named vice chair. “I am…
Read MoreNew Home Permits Down Despite Market Need
While the small increase in the number of new homes hitting the market in 2023 could seem encouraging, it’s still underwhelming given the current housing shortage and increasing demand, according to Point2, an international real estate search portal, a division of Yardi Systems Inc. Last year, 1,450,000 new homes were made available for buyers and renters in the U.S. This…
Read MoreAGG1: Where Aggregates Move Forward
The AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo is where aggregates professionals can discover the resources and industry developments that will help them keep their competitive edge, according to the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA).
Read MoreNew Home Sales Up at the Start of 2024
Stable mortgage rates at the beginning of 2024 helped new home sales to increase in January. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in January increased 1.5% to a 661,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate from a downwardly revised reading in December, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The…
Read MoreRock Products to Sponsor Young Leaders Luncheon at AGG1
Rock Products is a proud sponsor of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Young Leaders group. This year, once again, the magazine will be sponsoring the Young Leaders Luncheon at AGG1 in Nashville. “Rock Products celebrates all of NSSGA’s Young Leaders and is proud to sponsor this organization,” said magazine Editor Mark S. Kuhar. “We look forward to taking part in…
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