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Vulcan Materials makes strong gains in first quarter
Aggregate sales, shipments and gross profit were up in the first quarter of the year for Vulcan Materials. Keep Reading
Report: Construction job openings still on the rise
An Associated Builders & Contractors analysis shows that construction job openings hit nearly 400,000 in March of this year. Keep Reading
AGC: Nonresidental construction spending down in March 2022
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) say while total construction spending is up, nonresidential construction spending is down from February. Keep Reading
Thomey, now a Hall of Famer, looks back on life’s work
Dave Thomey, a lifelong Marylander, touched on his 40-plus years in the aggregate industry during his Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame induction speech. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction unemployment down in 45 states in March 2022
An analysis of federal data done by the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) shows that 45 states have lower construction unemployment in March 2022 compared to March 2021. Keep Reading
Republican governors write Biden opposing PLAs
More than a dozen Republican governors penned a letter to President Biden opposing his executive order requiring project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal construction projects exceeding $35 million. Keep Reading
Stedman president pays tribute to cage mill inventor
Stedman Machine Company’s Chris Nawalaniec celebrated the life and career of Nathan P. Stedman during last month’s Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Find out what Nawalaniec shared. Keep Reading
What’s next for Vulcan Materials in Mexico
After finally getting a customs permit for a deep-water port in Mexico, Vulcan now seeks to unlock a portion of its aggregate reserves in the country. Keep Reading
Burke reflects on family, career at Hall of Fame
Find out what EJ Burke shared during his induction remarks last month as he was enshrined in the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame. Keep Reading
