FEBRUARY 25, 2014
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LEADING OFF
Senator spurs action on transportation bill
Find out who plans to bring a surface transportation authorization bill before fellow Senate Environment and Public Works Committee members as early as April, according to NSSGA. → MORE
NEWS
Photo credit: pen3ya / Foter / CC BY-NC-ND Poor weather dampens builder confidence
Unusually severe weather conditions across much of the United States had a negative effect on builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family home. See how low the figures go. → MORE
Photo credit: dagnyg / Foter / CC BY-NC-ND Construction takes a hit in January
The value of new construction starts dropped in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $485 billion. Discover a few of the reasons for the slowdown. → MORE
→ Organizations unite to advocate for federal programs
→ Volvo to support next phase of efficiency regulation
→ Vig, Hay to be honored with NSSGA awards
→ Caterpillar releases first drill in C Series
→ LiuGong moving into larger facility to support dealers
→ NSSGA adds board members
  FROM NSSGA
Register now for NSSGA's annual convention
NSSGA's annual convention is an opportunity to renew old friendships, make new ones and share ideas. From March 3-6 in Las Vegas, attendees will discuss and address issues critical to the future of the industry and the future of America’s infrastructure. Registration includes admission to ConExpo-Con/Agg. Register today!
FEATURE
OF THE WEEK
Ward Nye NSSGA chairman’s perspective
By Kevin Yanik
Pit & Quarry asked National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s chairman of the board questions about MSHA, surface transportation funding and the association’s direction as the group prepares for its annual convention. → MORE
SPOTLIGHT ON
2014 HALL OF FAME
Ralph Rogers Ralph Rogers
Ralph Rogers laid the groundwork for what is now one of the largest privately owned aggregate companies in the United States. He and his partners were among the first road builders involved in President Dwight Eisenhower’s Interstate Highway System. Rogers created and maintained a corporate culture where the “man in the pit” was just as important as the executives. → MORE
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FROM THE MAGAZINE
March Cover Special Show Preview

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→ A time for learning: ConExpo-Con/Agg educational sessions

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