Washington-based Stockpile Reports, in an article entitled “How to Thrive in the Current Economy: Overcoming Seven Business Challenges,” said 2020 is shaping up to be an eventful year – maybe a little too eventful.
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Associations Send COVID-19 Letter to Political Leaders
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) was one of a number of associations that signed onto a letter addressed to President Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Read MoreCoronavirus Could Spur Infrastructure Investment
March 18, 2020 – Congressional leaders and White House officials began work on a massive coronavirus relief bill that could contain major economic stimulus for corporations and consumers. Could it take a pandemic such as coronavirus/COVID-19 to finally get an infrastructure bill passed? On a House Democratic conference call, House committee chairs discussed ideas including: cash payments to individuals; infrastructure investments;…
Read MoreCommodities Drop Sharply as Global Economy Takes a Hit
According to William May, senior economist, IHS Markit, as COVID-19 spreads worldwide, markets have begun pricing in a global decline in economic activity on the scale of that witnessed in China during the past two months.
Read MoreNSSGA Update on MSHA Annual Refresher Training
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) has learned from MSHA that although the agency will not issue a written policy publicly, they will rely on internal guidance regarding enforcement of annual training and other requirements in light of the coronavirus.
Read MoreDespite Virus Concerns, ConExpo-Con/Agg a Huge Success
Multiple construction and construction-materials industry segments, including the aggregates industry, converged on the Las Vegas Convention Center and Festival Grounds for ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020 to unveil new technologies and products, share knowledge, network with industry peers and buy equipment.
Read MoreConExpo-Con/Agg Goes On
March 10, 2020 – Despite several major exhibitors and other smaller ones pulling out of the show amid fears of coronavirus, ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020 went on in Las Vegas. If attendees were planning on not coming, it was not evident, as more than 120,000 were expected and vibrant activity on the show floor confirmed that buyers were in the house and ready to…
Read MoreNSSGA Statement on Annual Convention
March 3, 2020 – The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA), like the organizers of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020, are remaining vigilant with regard to the reality of the coronavirus, and have released the following statement concerning the association’s upcoming annual convention: “NSSGA’s 2020 Annual Convention will take place in Las Vegas. We continue to coordinate with our partners and other organizations on the…
Read MoreConExpo-Con/Agg Organizers Release COVID-19 Update
The organizers of ConExpo-Con/Agg have released a COVID-19/coronavirus update: “We understand concerns about COVID-19/coronavirus are top of mind, and we want to be as transparent as possible and share information about what we are doing to prepare for the ConExpo-Con/Agg and IFPE shows in Las Vegas. Many of our exhibitors have teams already onsite setting up for the shows, and…
Read MoreConExpo-Con/Agg Issues Coronavirus Statement
Feb. 24, 2020 – ConExpo-Con/Agg show organizers issued a statement regarding COVID-19/Coronavirus. “Our top priority is the health and safety of all participants at the show. We are closely monitoring and will follow any protocols that are provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). We encourage exhibitors and attendees to take precautions and follow guidelines set by the CDC when…
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