A lack of existing inventory and stabilizing mortgage rates helped push single-family production up to the highest rate thus far in 2023 even as builders continue to deal with high construction costs, persistent labor shortages and tightening credit conditions for construction loans. Overall housing starts in April increased 2.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.40 million units, according…
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NSSGA Calls On Congress to Address Permitting
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) called on congressional leaders to address permitting in its pending debt limit deal. “The last two years we have witnessed remarkable legislative success with the administration and Congress in advancing the largest infrastructure investment in our nation’s history, a revitalization of our domestic manufacturing base and a reshaping of our energy future,”…
Read MoreRock Products Sponsors Mark S. Walsh Award
May 1, 2023 – The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Young Leaders Annual Meeting was held in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., April 23-26. At the event, the Mark S. Walsh Award – sponsored by Rock Products – was presented to Danette Swank of Philippi-Hagenbuch by Josephine Patterson, Rock Products’ managing editor. This award is given to an aggregates industry member who embodies the qualities of professionalism, enthusiasm and commitment…
Read MoreMarch New Home Sales Jump
Lower mortgage rates and limited existing inventory helped to push new home sales up in March, even as builders continue to grapple with increased construction costs and material supply disruptions. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in March increased 9.6% to a 683,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate from a downwardly revised reading in February, according to newly released data by…
Read MoreNSSGA’s Young Leaders Features Mark S. Walsh Award
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) met in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to convene its Young Leaders Annual Meeting. NSSGA’s Young Leaders is a group of aggregates professionals, age 40 and under, who are committed to growing in their professional development and establishing a strong network within the industry. The annual meeting, held from April 23-26, attracted a record…
Read MoreFIRST LOOK – April 2023
TOP NEWS Barry K. Wendt AwardThe National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) presented its 2023 Barry K. Wendt Commitment Award to Charlie Luck of Luck Companies. “Throughout the industry, Charlie Luck is widely known for encouraging the advancement and bettering the aggregates industry,” said NSSGA President and CEO Michael Johnson. “His industry expertise and drive to help individuals succeed…
Read MoreLast Day to Apply for NSSGA Awards of Excellence
April 3, 2023 – Today is the deadline to submit your applications for a National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) Community Relations, Environmental or Safety Excellence Award! If you have not done so already, please complete and submit your application today. You can directly select the application from below:
Read MoreNSSGA, Advocacy Associates Win Award for Best Lobby Day
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and Advocacy Associates, a boutique advocacy scheduling firm, won Campaigns and Elections magazine’s prestigious Reed Award for “Best Lobby Day.”
Read MoreNSSGA Honors Luck Companies President Charlie Luck with Two Awards
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) awarded Charlie Luck, president and CEO of Luck Companies, with two of the association’s most prestigious honors: The 2023 Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award and the ROCKPAC Paul Mellott Jr. Award for Political Excellence. The awards were presented at NSSGA’s annual convention held in Las Vegas from March 12-15.
Read MoreNSSGA Member Testifies on IIJA Implementation at House T&I Hearing
National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) member Dwayne Boyd, president of the Midsouth Region, CRH Americas, served as a witness during the “Reviewing the Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act” hearing, which was held by the House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Highways and Transit Subcommittee. Boyd started out by thanking the Committee for their work in passing IIJA and…
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