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The Infrastructure Vision 2050 Challenge
By Jason Andringa According to the World Economic Forum, infrastructure in the United States is ranked 11thglobally. Roads are crumbling, bridges are deficient and water pipelines are leaking.
Read MoreMining with Millennials
Many companies think that it is relatively easy to find skilled professionals, but the shortage of technical skilled labor is still one of the most pressing concerns in the mining industry, according to a report by executive search firm Pedersen & Partners.
Read MoreRod Martin Talks About Winning the Mark S. Walsh Award
Rod Martin received the 2016 Mark S. Walsh Leadership Award, sponsored by Rock Products, at the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s (NSSGA)Young Leaders Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas. Martin is the third-generation executive of Bechtelsville, Pa.-based Martin Stone Quarries Inc.
Read MoreJohn Deere Ups Ante on Mobile Applications; Telematics
The new John Deere MyMaintenance mobile application takes preventative maintenance and repairs to the next level for construction maintenance managers. The app enables users to view and document maintenance intervals by calendar date or by machine engine hours right on the jobsite or in the workshop.
Read MoreHigh-Tech Inventory Management
Stockpile Reports, an online image-based stockpile inventory management system, announced a new industry initiative called Project Acumen. The company will be working with its existing customer base, aggregates industry partners, and tech-friendly groups such as the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s Young Leaders to address the challenge of reducing inventory write-off risk associated with pile management practices. David Boardman,…
Read More‘American Superhero’ Keynotes Young Leaders Luncheon
Curt Cronin now uses his 16 years of experience as a Navy SEAL to maximize human potential. Former U.S. Navy SEAL Curt Cronin was the keynote speaker for the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) Young Leaders luncheon at NSSGA’s Annual Convention and AGG1 Academy & Expo. The luncheon was sponsored by Rock Products. “Today’s speaker is a real American…
Read MoreYoung Leaders Meeting to Feature Big-Name Speakers
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association has announced speakers for the NSSGA 2016 Young Leaders Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas, including some of the industry’s top executives.
Read MoreReport on Millennials in Construction Released
FMI Corp, a leading provider of investment banking and management consulting services for the engineering and construction industry, announced the release of its report, “Millennials in Construction- Learning to Engage a New Workforce.” Findings are based on a combination of survey responses and interviews from almost 400 individuals who work in the construction industry nationwide; half of those participants represent…
Read MoreAn Interview with Brian Mahavier
Brian Mahavier is the current chairman of the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s Young Leaders group. – Ed. Why is the Young Leaders group so important to the industry? The aggregates industry has a long and proud tradition, but we need to make sure that there are opportunities for the next generation to gain the experience and industry contacts necessary to…
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