Memphis Stone & Gravel Uses Its Good Neighbor Trucking Policy To Educate Independent Truckers And Minimize Community Concerns. By Therese Dunphy Trucking complaints are a common challenge for aggregate producers, as neighbors often raise questions about noise, traffic and safety. For Memphis, Tenn.-based Memphis Stone & Gravel, and its sister company Lehman-Roberts, both wholly owned subsidiaries of Granite Construction, addressing…
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Providing Emergency Assistance
In early January, Southern California experienced a series of devastating wildfires including the Palisades and Eaton fires, both of which impacted the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Fueled by drought conditions and Santa Ana winds, these two fires killed an estimated three dozen residents. They also consumed a combined 38,000 acres and destroyed more than 20,000 structures, including homes and businesses.…
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Over More Than A Decade, Martin Stone Quarries Has Been Investing In Education. Its Latest Investments Support Career Technical Training. By Therese Dunphy The U.S. Department of Labor released the results of the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) second Pattern of Violations screening in 2024 and announced that for the first time since 2021, none of the nation’s mines…
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Cemex Supports Area Youth, From the Disabled To the Homeless To Military Children, Through Its Community Outreach Programs. By Therese Dunphy Building partnerships with organizations that support those in need has been an ongoing focus in Cemex’s Southwest region, explained Deborah Wells, director of public affairs, communications & social impact. Through an assortment of partnerships managed by Bri Kaites, community…
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From Supporting The Military And First Responders To Nurturing Its Relationship With The Monks Next Door, Callahan & Nannini Has A Legacy Of Giving. By Therese Dunphy With the holiday season approaching, Salisbury Mills, N.Y.-based Callahan & Nannini Quarry is once again preparing to participate in the Trees for Troops program. Trees for Troops, a program of the Christmas SPIRIT…
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York Hill Traprock Is Embedded And Invested In Supporting Its Local Community. By Therese Dunphy With third and fourth generations leading the family business, York Hill Traprock, part of Meriden, Conn.-based Suzio York Hill, has fostered deep roots within the community. “We’re an integral part of the community,” said Len Suzio, president of York Hill Traprock. As the Rust Belt…
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Graniterock Highlights How Sustainability Can Drive Efficiency, Reduce Costs And Garner Green Credentials With The Community. by Therese Dunphy For operations looking to lower energy costs, an investment in solar energy may generate goodwill as well as financial savings. “The community is very interested in it,” said Jon Erskine, Graniterock’s director of sustainability and geology. When community members learned of…
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Cemex’s FEC And Brooksville Quarries Help Boy Scouts Earn Their Geology And Mining And Society Merit Badges. By Therese Dunphy For the better part of a decade, Boy Scouts in Florida have had the opportunity to earn one of the Boy Scouts of America’s more difficult merit badges to attain: Mining and Society. This badge can be challenging to earn…
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Want To Make Your Efforts To Be A Good Neighbor A Bit Easier? Ask AI For A Little Help. Here’s How To Get Started. By Therese Dunphy As a kid who grew up watching “The Jetsons,” the evolution of technology over the last decade has been thrilling to watch. Video calls, robotic vacuums and digital assistants such as Alexa and…
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Washington Rock Quarries Tackles Community Outreach Through Its Own Channels And Sponsorship In A Signature Event. By Therese Dunphy For small operators, participation in larger events can increase their visibility and broaden their ability to convey information about their business to the public at large. Such is the case for Washington Rock Quarries, which participates each year in Dozer Day…
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