Pit & Quarry, February 2015

TO AGG1 AGGREGATES ACADEMY EXPO Focus on education Theres a lot to learn this March in Baltimore for aggregate industry managers and employees BY DARREN CONSTANTINO T he 2015 AGG1 Aggregates Academy Expos in depth educational programming is designed to provide industry professionals with practical real world knowledge they can use in their business operations and on the jobsite According to the National Stone Sand Gravel Association NSSGA the industry focused education complements the shows exhibits of the newest equipment products and technologies The co located AGG1 Aggregates Academy Expo and World of Asphalt Show Conference will be held March 17 19 at the Baltimore Convention Center One registration fee includes admission to both shows NSSGA says AGG1 Academy is the one place to go to learn about virtually every aspect of the aggregates industry Five topic tracks are offered Operations Production Environment Safety Health Business Management Leadership and Automation Technology Software Sessions range from 101 level classes to higher level sessions For management The Business Management Track sessions focus on the business of your operation including understanding business and financial principles and dealing with the surrounding community And the Leadership Track can AGG1 offers aggregate producers a variety of learning options help you hone your leadership skills learn to better manage your team improve employee engagement and address the changing needs of todays workforce For the sales team Strategic Sales Training helps aggregates sales people develop essential selling skills through a combination of discussions hands on exercises and role plays Marketing classes at the AGG1 Academy include Sales Metrics Are Your Measurements Driving the Right Behavior Account Planning How Do We Best Serve Our Customers Sustainabilitys Impact on Customers for Aggregate Products The ARTBA Work Zone Safety Conference organized by American Road and Transportation Builders Association is focused on ensuring safer work zones and preventing run overs backovers and vehicular intrusions Additional learning options include the following ACRI Workshop NSSGAs Alternative Case Resolution Initiative ACRI Workshop can help operators successfully fight Mine Safety Health Administration MSHA citations and civil penalties Basic Supervisory Training This program helps aggregate plant managers plant supervisors and management personnel build the skills necessary to excel as supervisors Noise Dust Workshop This workshop provides an opportunity to learn how to conduct noise and dust exposure monitoring record and interpret results and develop plans to reduce exposures below MSHA permissible limits Strategic Sales Training This new program helps aggregate sales people develop essential selling skills through a combination of discussions hands on exercises and role plays Quarry Tour The Bluegrass Materials Texas Quarry in Cockeysville Md has been in operation for more than 150 years This facility provided some of the building blocks for the Washington Monument For more information on attending the AGG1 Aggregates Academy Expo visit www agg1 org Convention sessions This years NSSGA annual convention features two general sessions each with keynote speakers and panels discussing hot topics for both the aggregates industry and the larger transportation industry General Session I March 16 Safety specialists and past James Christie award winners will discuss safety and healthrelated issues a keynote will address transportation and future business models state association executives will discuss issues on the state level General Session II March 18 This session features a transportation keynote and an expert panel of national transportation association leaders 42 PIT QUARRY February 2015 www pitandquarry com