This webinar offers tips on getting your unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV, or drone) program started safely and legally. UAVs and systems are creating exciting new opportunities for aggregates operations to scope out, plan, conduct and monitor operations. But, the airspace is now regulated. The ABCs of UAVs provides a roadmap of the essential steps to follow when starting a drone program in order to ensure that you are in compliance with current FAA regulations.

With the 2022 midterm elections behind us, the 118th Congress has over 75 new members in the House and Senate. This new Congress will present new challenges and opportunities for our industry, so it is critical that we prepare for this now. While ROCKPAC raised a record breaking $750,000 in the 2022 cycle, there is always more work to do. That is why in the 2023 - 2024 cycle, ROCKPAC will focus on further growth and increasing its reach on Capitol Hill.

You can watch this webinar, recorded Dec. 11, to learn more about antitrust laws, which are regulations encouraging competition by prohibiting certain agreements and information exchanges with competitors, and limiting the market power of any particular firm or business. To steer clear of antitrust violations - which could lead to large fines, class-action lawsuits or even prison terms - it's important to understand what is legal and what isn't.

Policy update from NSSGA's Government Affairs staff.

NSSGA’s GARA team presented their latest next Policy Briefing. View the recording to see the NSSGA staff updates on key developments related to Buy America, permitting reform, and regulatory updates related to WOTUS, Particulate Matter, and MSHA’s silica rule and more. 

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, cultivating a strong leadership culture and empowering the next generation of leaders for your organization is more critical than ever. In this webinar, Command Alkon CEO, Martin Willoughby explores the essential role of leadership development in driving organizational success. 

Learning the basics of reclamation requirements and examples of how reclamation and planning can further your business.

NSSGA presented the third part of our three-part webinar series on Blasting and Community Relations on Tuesday, May 16. In part 3, Lance Griffin, Cemex's Director of Aggregates Operations in Texas; and Nick Reittinger of Vibra-Tech Engineer - presented the lessons from parts 1 and 2 in a case study of how Cemex manages blasting and community relations at the largest aggregate quarry in the United States - which is in a rapidly growing community and is less than 1,000 feet from residential development.

With a new Congress and administration, there have been many changes to the political landscape in Washington, D.C. NSSGA continues to familiarize members of Congress, both new and returning, on the issues affecting the aggregates industry. ROCKPAC is an important part of these advocacy efforts. In this webinar, NSSGA staff discussed how political fundraising works, ROCKPAC's giving criteria and the importance of PAC giving. If you are considering giving to ROCKPAC, this webinar is a great resource.

This roundtable discussion brings together public and private sector leaders who are on the cutting edge of this shift to digital project delivery. Panelists discuss what’s ahead for e-Ticketing, and dive into the challenges and lessons learned from their implementation efforts.