Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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TABLE OF CONTENTS • 5 On Our Cover: The 2013 Aggregates Industry Atlas. Cover illustration by Sandy Turner, Jr. 9 Reaching out to your community creates good will and allows operators to have a dialogue about how aggregates are used and why they are important to the community. 17 Graniterock focuses on its core priorities, including education, when developing its community relations plans. Editorial 7 Building Good Will. Community relations programs help to build social license to operate. Feature Articles 9 Changing Adversaries into Allies. The permitting process can be contentious, but long-term community outreach and involvement can build better relationships. 17 Five Tips for Good Strategies. When done properly, community relations can weave your operation into the fabric of the community. 24 The Big Leagues. As the largest aggregate producer in the United States, Vulcan Materials' community outreach efforts impact thousands. 33 37 39 41 43 Higher Education. While young kids are cute, older students not only learn about mining, but also job opportunities. Safety Watch. Stow the cell phones and overcommunicate your location before entering a work zone. Celebrating the Planet. Producers find an assortment of ways to celebrate Earth Day and show how they nurture nature. Data Mining. Housing increases more than offset by falling federal spending. Rock Law. This penalty primer outlines basic guidelines to civil penalties under Section 110(C) of the Mine Act. TOC_AGRM0613.indd 1 Table of CONTENTS June 2013 Volume 18, Number 6 Aggregates Industry Atlas 47 Your guide to aggregate operations, locations, and ownership. Classified Ads 175 Aggregate industry classifieds. Advertiser Index 179 See who's who and where to find their products. Carved in Stone 180 Are you smarter than a third grader? Educational outreach is fun for more than just the kids in the classroom. 5/20/13 8:33 AM