Tag: community relations

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Manufacturers discuss industry perception

February 28, 2024 By

Equipment suppliers discuss the steps they’re taking to position their companies and the aggregate industry in a positive light.

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Dodge Construction Network forecasts 6 percent total growth in highway and bridge construction starts for 2022, with bridges accounting for $1.1 billion in growth. Photo: Joesboy/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Continued funding, support leading Michigan’s 2024 outlook

February 2, 2024 By

Doug Needham, executive director of the Michigan Aggregates Association, shares his thoughts on how 2023 was for Michigan aggregates and what his outlook is for 2024. 

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Planning ahead of a blast to ensure burdens aren’t too heavy and shots are properly spaced is a must for operations looking to limit vibration. Photo: P&Q Staff

Planning for vibration when blasting

January 22, 2024 By

Keeping the right factors in mind ahead of a blast will improve performance and community relations.

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The San Diego Trolley provided tours of Vulcan Materials’ Chula Vista Quarry during the company’s community day. Photo: Vulcan Materials

Vulcan brings community together at California quarry

December 15, 2023 By

Vulcan Materials Co. hosted an interactive event at its Chula Vista Quarry this fall, inviting neighbors and guests to the site.

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Martin Stone’s support of local community continues

February 21, 2023 By

The aggregate producer located in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania, made a record donation to a local organization focused on education.

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Cemex's Balcones Quarry received a gold Community Relations Excellence Award from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, and also received the Stars of Excellence award. Photo: P&Q Staff

NSSGA names Community Relations Excellence Award winners

September 21, 2022 By

Danville Quarry, the top scoring gold award winner, was also named the plantum award winner on the first day of NSSGA’s Legislative & Policy Forum.

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Illustrating community relations gone wrong

March 1, 2022 By

P&Q’s Kevin Yanik shares details from a phone call last month that presents a case in point in how not to go about community relations.

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David Chereb Group expects aggregate demand to be slightly impacted because of the enduring pandemic. Photo: Nikola Nastasic/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

How Michigan producers are situated for the coming months

November 29, 2021 By

Doug Needham, executive director of the Michigan Aggregates Association, discusses the state of the industry within his state in a short Q&A.

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NSSGA recognizes producers for community relations excellence

September 28, 2021 By

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) bestowed 2021 Community Relations Excellence Awards on 50 member companies. Find out which operations were recognized.

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