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Construction employment dips in June 2021
Nonresidential construction firms are struggling to find workers and materials to complete projects, the Associated General Contractors of America reports. Keep Reading
Crushed stone, sand and gravel production holding steady
Despite a pandemic that made a sizable impact, crushed stone and sand and gravel production remain in a positive place relative to recent years. Keep Reading
Sponsored: What a new infrastructure bill could look like
At June's Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, aggregate producers and equipment manufacturers speculate on how a new infrastructure bill could be passed and what it might look like. Keep Reading
Sandvik to showcase electrification, automation at MINExpo
Sandvik will introduce new products and services at mining’s largest trade show, including battery-driven equipment to enable emission-free underground mining. Keep Reading
PCA leaders make the case for carbon neutrality
While some environmental policymakers push for fewer construction materials, Portland Cement Association (PCA) leaders say concrete and cement are the solution to a more sustainable world. Keep Reading
Conveyor control system offers easy operation, reduced maintenance
Gericke USA says its STP 61 pneumatic conveying control system presents a variety of benefits. Keep Reading
TACA meeting draws producers to San Antonio
The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) hosted its annual meeting this month, with TXP Inc.’s Jon Hockenyos presenting a state and national economic report. Keep Reading
Infrastructure framework set, but passage tied to reconciliation
A five-year, $953 billion infrastructure bill will be tied to a budget reconciliation package, with the president declaring he won’t sign one without the other. Keep Reading
The handshake makes a triumphant return
Due to the pandemic, there were too many moments over the last year where two people weren’t reading from the same greeting handbook. But P&Q's Kevin Yanik says the handshake is officially back. Keep Reading