TOP NEWS TACA ConventionThe Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) welcomed more than 600 attendees to its 70th Annual Meeting, June 12-14, at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. The theme this year was “Preserving a Strong Foundation” – to support an enduring commitment to the environment, as well as fostering a workforce that will carry…
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GCAA Holds Environmental Committee Summit
On May 29, CRH/Midsouth Aggregates hosted the Georgia Construction Aggregate Association (GCAA) Environmental Committee Summit at its U.S. headquarters in Dunwoody, Ga. The group engaged in a roundtable dialogue including federal and state updates. Emily Coyner, National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) policy director gave an update on federal issues that are being addressed by NSSGA. Katie Gregory, KBNC Strategies and GCAA…
Read MoreGCAA, Vulcan Give a Rep a Tour
Jan. 31, 2024 – The Georgia Construction Aggregate Association (GCAA) reports that on Jan. 22, GCAA and Vulcan Materials hosted a quarry tour with Congressman Mike Collins (R-Ga.) at Vulcan’s Sparta, Ga., quarry. Collins serves the Georgia 10th Congressional District and he also serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Alan Yarbro, Sparta plant manager, briefed the congressman on…
Read MoreDean Sunas Named GCAA Board of Directors Chairman
Dean Sunas has been named Georgia Construction Aggregate Association (GCAA) board of directors chairman for 2023-2025, according to Executive Director Jeff Wansley. Sunas is the South Division president for Vulcan Materials Co. He graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction from Auburn University and earned a Master of Business Administration from University of Alabama at Birmingham…
Read MoreHeidelberg Materials Hosts Athens, Ga., Legislative Delegation
Heidelberg Materials hosted a quarry tour at its Athens Quarry on Oct. 19, according to the Georgia Construction Aggregate Association. Legislative members attending included Sen. Frank Ginn, Rep. Houston Gaines, Rep. Spencer Frye and Rep. Marcus Wiedower. The Athens area has an outstanding delegation at the Capitol and this delegation is committed to solid infrastructure funding in our state, stated Jeff…
Read MoreLuck Stone On Tour
Oct. 2 2023 – According to the latest Georgia Construction Aggregate Association report from Executive Director Jeff Wansley, Luck Stone hosted a quarry tour at its Atlanta-Stephens Plant on Sept. 21. Among those attending were Councilman Matt Westmoreland and Councilman Amir Farokhi; Michael Smith, senior deputy general manager of Hartsfield Jackson Airport; and Atlanta City Council staffers David Johnson and Jared…
Read MoreGCAA Announces New Committee Chairs
The Georgia Construction Aggregate Association (GCAA) named two new committee chairs. Aaron Himes, Summit Materials, will serve as chairman of the Safety Committee. Eric Griffith, Luck Stone, was named chairman of the Workshop/Expo Committee. Himes is the East Region safety director for Summit Materials, Boxley, Va.; Georgia Stone Products (Georgia and Florida); and American Materials Co. (North and South Carolina);…
Read MoreGCAA’s Moore to Retire, Cavotta Joins Staff
Linda Moore, membership manager and office director, will be retiring from the Georgia Construction Aggregate Association (GCAA) after a 35-year career. Moore has been the heart and soul of this association for many years and her presence, her smile and her knowledge will be missed, according to Jeff Wansley, executive director. “While we will miss Linda, we wish her all the best…
Read MoreGCAA on Top of Gas Tax Losses
Jan. 23, 2023 – Georgia Construction Aggregate Association Executive Director Jeff Wansley said that GDoT Commissioner Russell McMurry testified before the House Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee. He confirmed that the Governor’s budget recommendations included funds to cover all the income lost while the state’s motor fuel tax was suspended for nine months. Committee Chair Clay Pirkle (R-Ashburn) noted that legislators had…
Read MoreGCAA Makes Education Connection
Dec. 14, 2022 – The Georgia Construction Aggregate Association (GCAA) reported that Martin Marietta hosted representatives from Vulcan, Hanson, Luck Stone and staff from the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) at its Ballground, Ga., quarry. The focus of these GCAA-led meetings is to build inroads with the TCSG and local technical colleges like Chattahoochee Tech. Aggregate members shared insights…
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