National Stone Sand & Gravel Association

09/04/2026

Thank you to all of the policymakers and staff who joined us for quarry tours this summer, and thank you to the facilities who hosted us! We're grateful for the opportunity to showcase our industry, share our work and highlight the important role aggregates and construction materials play in our communities.

09/03/2026

NSSGA Director, Membership Growth & Engagement Kelly Kanaras has been on the road this week. Thank you to The Heritage Group, US Aggregates, Jurgensen Companies and the Melvin Stone Company for the facility tours and discussions on how the association can continue to serve our members! With local construction on the rise, the NSSGA members and the rest of the aggregates industry are laying the foundation for infrastructure Americans rely on across the country.

09/02/2026

Haven't registered for the 2026 Legislative & Policy Forum and Hill Day with NAPA and NRMCA yet? It's not too late! Connect with fellow members, hear from industry leaders, and learn how advocacy can help shape the future of the aggregates industry. Secure your spot today! https://nssga.swoogo.com/lpf26/11903755

08/31/2026

There's still time! Register now for the upcoming Quarry 101 session located near Peoria, IL. This eight-hour course, developed and presented by Built for the Mine, is an introduction to the quarrying process. In addition to classroom time, participants will view a product demonstration. Register and learn more here: https://nssga.swoogo.com/qu1012026/11039110

08/28/2026

Another NSSGA member site visit in the books! Today, NSSGA joined Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association and National Asphalt Pavement Association at the Knife River Corporation Waco Construction site for a tour with Rep. Pete Sessions (TX-17). During the tour, Knife River staff showcased the important work they are doing to build strong communities, support workforce development and promote safety company-wide. The passage of the BUILD America 250 Act is critical towards advancing these initiatives.

08/26/2026

NSSGA membership gives you access to valuable connections, industry insights, and advocacy opportunities. Build your network. Grow your expertise. Strengthen your impact. Learn more here! https://www.nssga.org/get-involved/benefits-membership

08/21/2026

Local quarries deliver necessary aggregates that build schools, hospitals and fire stations in your local communities. Next time you see one, think of the value your local quarry provides. Learn more about how we’re building common ground for the common good: https://www.nssga.org/who-we-are/our-products

08/20/2026

Every home relies on aggregates to provide the strength and durability needed for construction. It's one of the many ways .

08/18/2026

Last week, NSSGA Director of Sustainability Kyle Brashear had the opportunity to join Congressman Brad Knott and representatives from the offices of Senator Ted Budd, Senator Thom Tillis and Rep. Richard Hudson for a visit to Sunrock Industries’ Butner Quarry in Butner, NC. Organized by the Carbon Removal Alliance, the tour highlighted the important role that aggregates operations play in supporting local infrastructure and economic development, as well as emerging agricultural and sustainability solutions. The site visit and tour provided a valuable opportunity to connect policymakers with material producers, local farmers, academia and other stakeholders who are taking advantage of recent advancements in enhanced rock weathering practices and carbon credit programs. Thank you to members from Sunrock Industries, Lithos Carbon, the Carbon Removal Alliance, Yale University and Google for helping facilitate a productive conversation about future sustainability initiatives in our industry. Photo courtesy of Lithos, Sunrock, and the Carbon Removal Alliance.

08/17/2026

When most people think about the aggregates industry, they picture quarries and heavy equipment. But that's only part of the story. Behind every aggregates operation is a team of professionals working in health and safety, environmental sustainability, business, and so much more. Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of these careers through the Rocks Build America video series.

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association has over 500 member companies across the aggregates industry, an industry that employs over 100,000 men and wom...