The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Interim CEO Michele Stanley issued the following statement on the House passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” NSSGA sent a letter to House leadership supporting the bill before the vote.
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Single-Family Starts Down on Economic, Tariff Uncertainty
Economic uncertainty stemming from tariff issues, elevated mortgage rates and rising building material costs pushed single-family housing starts lower in April. Overall housing starts increased 1.6% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.36 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The April reading of…
Read MoreNSSGA Participates in 2025 Construction on the Mall
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) joined fellow construction industry stakeholders at the 2025 Celebration of Construction, which was held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., from May 14–16. The three-day event showcased the leading construction equipment manufacturers, technology innovators and workforce development organizations to demonstrate how the industry is building a stronger, safer and more sustainable…
Read MoreTed Talk: The Rock Products Interview
May 12, 2025 – At the recent National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) convention, Ted Baker II, of Blue Water Industries, took over chairmanship of the association. And it is an outstanding choice. We had a chance to engage him on a variety of topics, including the association’s strategic plan, labor, digitalization and the best business advice he ever received.…
Read MoreThe Rock Products Interview: Ted Baker II, Blue Water Industries
The New NSSGA Chairman Talks About The Strategic Plan, Labor, Digitalization And The Best Business Advice He Ever Received. By Mark S. Kuhar Rock Products: As you begin your term as chairman of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), what is the number-one thing you would like to accomplish?We have an incredible opportunity during the first year of…
Read MoreNSSGA Celebrates 25th Anniversary
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) founding. I can’t believe it has been that long already. I was there when it all happened. I had a very good relationship with both Joy Wilson, the head of the National Stone Association (NSA) and Charlie Hawkins, the top dog of the National Aggregates…
Read MoreStedman Promotes Eric Marcotte to Vice President of Sales
Stedman Machine Co. promoted Eric Marcotte to vice president of sales after 14 years with the company. Marcotte graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering, and began his career at Stedman as a regional sales manager. In his new role, he will oversee all functions of new equipment sales. During his time with Stedman, Marcotte’s…
Read MoreRock Products Sponsors Mark S. Walsh Award at Young Leaders Meeting
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) convened its 2025 Annual Young Leaders Meeting in Savannah, Ga. The meeting, held April 27 – 30, attracted more than 370 participants from across the country. Attendees heard from industry leaders; participated in community service activities; and welcomed their new committee leadership. At the event, the Mark S. Walsh Award, sponsored by Rock…
Read MoreNew Home Sales Rise 7.4%
A modest decline in mortgage rates and lean existing inventory helped boost new home sales in March even as builders and consumers contend with uncertain market conditions. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in March increased 7.4% to a 724,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate from a revised January number, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing…
Read MoreIndustry Associations Applaud DOT Walk-Back of GHG Reporting
Abiding a White House order to scrutinize pre-2025 rules and regulations, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy moved in late April to repeal a 2022 Federal Highway Administration rule known as “National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions.”
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