Mark S. Kuhar

@DreKnott Can the TV team wish my mom a happy 97th birthday tonight? Mary Lou Kuhar, Medina, Ohio. Long-time Cleveland baseball fan.

The California Construction and Industrial Materials Association reported that the California Transportation Commission allocated nearly $4 billion to improve California’s transportation #infrastructure. More: ow.ly/CPX750TS5hH

One of the most important articles in the current edition of Rock Products is “Talking Mental Health and Well-Being with Mining and Construction Workers,” by Joe McGuire, PhD; Emily J. Haas, PhD; Lucas Simpson, MS; and Vince Hafeli, DBA. Find out why: ow.ly/eUpG50TKQml

#NSSGA Young Leaders held a Meet Up in Atlanta on Aug. 20-21. The event – held with the support of the Georgia Construction Aggregate Association – provided a regional opportunity for young aggregate leaders to conference and network. More: ow.ly/IuHh50T8S88

The AVP Pulse Index this month increased 1.1%, after several smaller 0.1% gains in both June and July. The Index continues to steadily increase with a year-over-year growth of 3.3%, while up 11.2% over the last 36 months. More: ow.ly/7QzW50T1szf

Summit Materials’ net revenue increased $395.1 million, or 58.1%, in the second quarter to $1,075.5 million. In the quarter, $464.0 million of net revenue was due to acquisitions, primarily the Argos USA transaction. More: ow.ly/aqMy50SSXqX

It’s not August yet, but the August issue of Rock Products is available online via a digital sneak peak. Learn more: ow.ly/653M50SLfLi

The Mine Safety and Health Administration will hold its second Silica Stakeholder Meeting both in-person and online on July 17. Learn more: ow.ly/5m5v50SzUtK

There is a clear need for #mentalhealth resources in the construction and aggregates industries – and at all levels. Mental health is connected to physical health and should be approached the same way we tackle physical safety concerns. More: ow.ly/KLBC50Rf6WL

The @AASHTOspeaks sent a letter to Congressional leaders on Feb. 26 requesting action to prevent a “potential lapse of critical highway funds” provided by the IIJA at the end of the current fiscal year. Read more: ow.ly/Xs5N50QKL1E

Regarding Vulcan Materials' outlook, CEO Tom Hill said, “We are well positioned to deliver another year of earnings growth and strong cash generation in 2024." The company expects continued improvement in Aggregates segment cash gross profit. More: ow.ly/sGFh50QCQmH

The Missouri Limestone Producers Association reported that Gov. Mike Parson’s final State of the State address had some big items for the limestone and mining industries. More: ow.ly/kU0h50QuTsO

Rep. Mike Levin (D-Calif.) and San Clement Mayor Victor Cabral learned that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sand replenishment project on San Clemente beaches will be delayed due to ongoing #sand quality issues. It didn’t go over very well. More: ow.ly/NArX50QrSEU

There is a great story in the Hartford Business Journal about Benjamin Dunning, fourth-generation owner of Dunning Industries Inc., a Farmington, Conn., quarry and materials supplier. Learn more: ow.ly/FeJ850QhAay

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Welcome to the team, Shahree! AEM is excited to announce our new director of association and services marketing. In her new role, she will lead our marketing efforts and drive engagement in AEM services, events and education.

Summit Materials Inc. announced that Anne Noonan, Summit’s president and CEO, and Scott Anderson, Summit’s executive vice president and CFO, will discuss its merger with Argos USA with covering analyst Trey Grooms, from Stephens. More: ow.ly/f2o850PVFni

According to CalCIMA, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill to inhibit the ability to permit a specific facility in a state-designated aggregate resource area, as approved under the state’s Surface Mining and Reclamation Act. More: ow.ly/LvBq50PU6qC

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has issued a health alert for mobile mining operations and equipment. Find out what best practices the agency suggests: ow.ly/G3lx50PRfZz

The AVP Pulse Index this month dropped 0.1% month-over-month, while increasing 6.3% year-over-year. Get the details: ow.ly/Ek5m50PzXnO