The Missouri Limestone Producers Association (MLPA) Scholarship Foundation announced the commencement of the “Chris Upp Memorial Endowment” fundraising campaign to honor our past president and respected colleague, Chris Upp. This campaign pays tribute to the enduring legacy of Chris Upp, who made remarkable contributions to the aggregates and construction industries. The campaign’s goal is to raise $300,000 to establish two…
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Registration Now Open for NSSGA’s 2024 Annual Convention; AGG1
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) 2024 Annual Convention and the AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo registration is now open. The March 23-26, 2024, meeting will return to the Nashville Omni with AGG1 and the World of Asphalt Show and Conference being held across the street at the Music City Center on March 25-27. “Running congruently, NSSGA’s 2024…
Read MoreLack of Resales Boost New Home Sales in September
Sales of newly built, single-family homes in September increased 12.3% to a 759,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The pace of new home sales in September was up 33.9% from a year ago.It takes 400 tons of aggregates to construct the average…
Read MoreNSSGA Opens Nominations for 2024 Barry K. Wendt Award
Oct. 30, 2023 – The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Barry K Wendt Memorial Commitment Award, the most distinguished individual award presented by the association. The award is given to someone who exhibits the dedication exemplified by Barry Wendt, in commitment to the aggregates industry, their family and their community. Nominate…
Read MoreFirst Look – November 2023
TOP NEWS Armada Materials Formed; Acquires VolunteerArmada Materials LLC has been formed to build a leading infrastructure materials and services business through strategic acquisitions. The company was founded by Rob Duke, who will serve as CEO of Armada, along with a group of investors including several industry veterans, and Kelso & Company, L.P., a middle-market buyout private equity firm founded…
Read MoreSingle-Family Starts Post Unexpected Gain in September
Despite elevated mortgage rates averaging above 7%, single-family starts posted a solid gain in September as more buyers are turning to new homes because of a dearth of inventory in the resale market. Overall housing starts increased 7% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.36 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing…
Read MoreSuzio Highlights NSSGA Small Business Concerns in House Testimony
Ric Suzio, vice president of Suzio York Hill Companies, testified in a House Small Business Committee hearing on the Department of Labor’s burdensome regulations. Representing the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), he shared concerns about the effects of new regulatory rules on his family’s small business. “Small businesses thrive on predictability. Frequent, automatic changes hinder their ability to…
Read MoreNews from Colorado, Michigan
According to The Daily Vail, applicants for a gravel extraction operation along the Colorado River will return to the Eagle County Planning Commission requesting a special use permit to begin mining. County staff has recommended the commission approve the special use permit with conditions. Ideas for a gravel pit in the Dotsero area along the Colorado River have been rejected…
Read MoreHolcim Touts Operations That Received NSSGA Awards
Holcim US announced that the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) celebrated the company’s aggregates operations in Massachusetts, Illinois, West Virginia, Minnesota and Oklahoma for exemplary environmental and community programs. The recognition was part of NSSGA’s annual Awards of Excellence Program.
Read MoreGranite Wins Six Safety and Environmental Awards From NSSGA
Granite has been honored with six awards including the prestigious Louis Griesemer Sterling Safety large company award by The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). The recognition was conferred during the NSSGA Legislative & Policy Forum, held in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 25. The Louis Griesemer Sterling Safety Award is a testament to the steadfast commitment of NSSGA member…
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