Central Texas Stone And Aggregate Loads Trucks The Smart Way. By Mark S. Kuhar
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Benchmark 2021: An Exclusive Survey
Rock Products’ Annual Survey On The Opinions, Concerns And Buying Intentions Of Producers Reveals What Is On The Industry’s Collective Mind. By Mark S. Kuhar and Josephine Patterson
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine Important For People And The Industry
by Tom Squeri A recent article in Construction Dive, an online newsletter, reported a disturbing fact: Only 53% of construction workers surveyed plan to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
Read MoreWell – Aren’t We Affluent?
by Pierre. G. Villere It has been interesting to watch how we have changed as a society over the course of my lifetime, and I marvel at how the standard of living for America’s middle class has grown over my almost 70 years, in what I call a history of “affluence expansion.”
Read MoreCOVID’s Digital Revolution
One thing that COVID-19 has by necessity pushed the aggregates industry to do is develop ways to reach out to customers and members using digital means. Early on in the pandemic that effort was a little rough, with e-mail and Zoom taking center stage. Since that time, much more sophisticated platforms have emerged to generate outreach, resulting in more effective…
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Read MoreGas Tax Not on Table
April 15, 2021 – The White House said that raising the federal gasoline tax is not being considered as part of President Biden’s infrastructure package. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said that a gas tax increase is not being discussed when asked about reports that Biden was considering a hike to pay for his $2.25 trillion package. The president has…
Read MoreAEM Commits to Transformational Investment in U.S. Infrastructure
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced its commitment to a set of national policy priorities to revitalize the infrastructure systems that move the American economy. The announcement comes as the Brookings Institution published its new report outlining a new affirmative vision for U.S. infrastructure titled “Rebuild With Purpose: An Affirmative Vision for 21st Century American Infrastructure.”
Read MoreEagle Crusher Adds GT Mid Atlantic to Network
Eagle Crusher announced GT Mid Atlantic as the new distributor for Delaware and Maryland. The company will represent Eagle Crusher’s full line of heavy-duty crushing and screening equipment for the asphalt, aggregate, recycle concrete, and sand and gravel industries in the two states.
Read MoreResolution Supports Navigable Waters Protection Rule
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) introduced a resolution along with 114 cosponsors that reinforces support for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR).
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