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Martin Stone Quarries has been providing aggregate and infield mix material to southeastern Pennsylvania and surrounding states since 1953. Photo: Rod Martin

Plowing through in Pennsylvania despite complex circumstances

Published Jul 27, 2020

The pandemic presented Pennsylvania’s producers more challenges than most, but 2020, when said and done, may turn out alright in the Keystone State. Keep Reading

‘Resilient’ demand, favorable weather drive Summit’s second quarter 2020

Published Jul 23, 2020

Although Summit Materials’ economic outlook is uncertain, the company completed its second quarter with a few quarterly financial records. Summit also detailed a recently-completed acquisition. Keep Reading

Despite a drop in total construction starts in March, following a large gain in February, optimism remains for 2022, according to Dodge Construction Network. Photo: oksanaphoto/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Dodge Data: Construction starts down significantly in first half of 2020

Published Jul 23, 2020

Construction starts in the commercial and multifamily categories were down 22 percent through the first six months of the year, Dodge Data & Analytics reports, and only two of the top 20 metro areas saw construction starts go up. Keep Reading

A stationary plant can support longer conveyor systems due to the site’s permanent structure. Photo: P&Q staff

Summit Materials president, CEO to step down

Published Jul 23, 2020

Tom Hill, who founded Summit in 2009, will remain with the company as a senior advisor through the end of the year and transition into a consulting role thereafter. Keep Reading

Nonbuilding construction starts grew 16 percent in November 2024. Photo: Bim/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

What the end of cars would mean for the aggregate industry

Published Jul 23, 2020

A New York Times opinion columnist makes a case for eliminating cars from New York City's roads. P&Q's Kevin Yanik explains why going this route is ultimately bad for the aggregate industry. Keep Reading

According to the National Bureau of Economic Research’s Business Cycle Dating Committee, a recession began in March of this year. Photo: claffra/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Redefining ‘recession’ and the case that it’s already over

Published Jul 22, 2020

A National Bureau of Economic Research committee strayed within recent weeks from the textbook definition of 'recession,' arguing that one began in March of this year. Dodge Data & Analytics' Richard Branch offers some perspective on the committee's rationale. Keep Reading