Good Neighbor Policy
Everyone appreciates a good neighbor—and we’re committed to being one. Our Good Neighbor Policy is the bedrock on which our commitment to being a good neighbor is built. This policy outlines our approach to open communication with our neighbors and ensures our neighbors will have a voice when it comes to quarry operations, putting the needs and wellbeing of our neighbors first.
If it’s Not Grown, it’s Mined
The rock we obtain from our quarry is an essential part of daily life. Aggregates (like rock) help build roadways, bridges, neighborhoods, sidewalks and schools—just to name a few.
Before we can use rock, it must first be small and loose enough to be removed from the ground and processed. One commonly-used method to obtain rock is “blasting.”
Highly trained operators drill small, precise holes in the rock, which are then filled with blasting material. A highly-coordinated, highly-regulated, closely-monitored detonation follows, which breaks the rock into small pieces that quarry workers then extract.
Independent studies conducted by federal agencies confirm that our operations do not harm nearby structures and surrounding neighbors. When it comes to our operations, we believe in transparency and accountability. That’s why we tell our neighbors when blasting will occur, and use advanced technologies to monitor local vibrations.
Blasting Notifications
Part of our transparency and accountability process involves sharing information about our operational schedule with neighbors. Blasting operations are scheduled to occur only on weekdays—never weekends.
Neighbors to the quarry may request to be placed on a notification list. Neighbors who sign-up for notifications will be notified via phone within 24 hours prior to a scheduled blast.
Community Council
We pride ourselves on having open lines of communication with our neighbors and community. Part of our Good Neighbor Policy includes support for a neighborhood property owners council, which will meet quarterly and share ideas. We’re committed to being an industry leader in community relations, which means we regularly talk to our neighbors, listen to them and keep an open door. Any potential complaints are encouraged to be brought to quarry management immediately and can also be addressed through the community council.
Annual Quarry Open House
We’re proud to live and work in a community that cares about its unique character and quality of life. We enjoy opening our facility to the public to show exactly where the high-quality materials used to build local infrastructure and create jobs come from. That’s why managers at our quarry will host an annual open house for neighbors to get a first-hand look at the exciting projects and innovative practices going on at the quarry. It’s a great opportunity to get to know us and for our team to get to know you.