Martin Marietta Materials closed the 2011 fiscal year, praising a strong operational and financial performance and execution against stated strategic objectives while facing a challenging construction materials industry, the company announced on Feb. 7 in results for the fourth quarter and year...More>>

NSSGA recognized two Lehigh Hanson aggregate facilities in Texas for their environmental efforts, the company announced. Its Bridgeport Quarry in Chico, Texas, and its Arena Sand & Gravel Plant in Garwood, Texas, both received the NSSGA’s Environmental Excellence Gold Award, the association’s...More>>

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development released Guidelines on Quarry Rehabilitation, which provides practical guidance for managing the impacts of quarrying activities and ensuring that environments are properly revitalized. Led by the Cement Sustainability Initiative, the project...More>>

Cherry opened its fifth stabilized material plant in the Houston area, the company announced. The newest plant produces stabilized sand and base material for companies located primarily in northwest Harris County, northern Fort Bend County, Waller County and Montgomery County.More>>

MSHA launched the third phase of an outreach and enforcement program designed to strengthen efforts to prevent mining fatalities. Rules to Live By III: Preventing Common Mining Deaths will focus on 14 safety standards that were chosen because violations related to each have been cited as...More>>

When budget cuts to Pennsylvania schools forced the cancellation of the 2011 field trip, the company offered to come to the students.More>>

Martin Marietta Materials Inc. announced that it delivered notice to Vulcan Materials Co. of its proposal to nominate five independent director candidates for election to Vulcan’s board of directors and has filed a preliminary proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission in...More>>

Lafarge Canada Inc. launched a new range of high standard recycled aggregates called Aggneo, the company announced. Aggneo is a Lafarge Group global initiative with the goal to offer a reliable and sustainable construction solution. Aggneo is a consistent and reliable alternative to virgin...More>>

In a letter filed with U.S. regulators on Jan. 20, Southeastern Asset Management, a top Vulcan Materials shareholder, says it favors a merger between the nation’s largest construction materials company and Martin Marietta Materials, Reuters reported.More>>

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., one of the nation’s largest labor and employment law firms representing management, was named the first “Law Firm of the Year” in Litigation – Labor & Employment in the 2011-12 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings. Pit &...More>>