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Which states have the worst bridges?
An American Road & Transportation Builders Association analysis of national data offers insights on the bridges that need major repairs or replacements the most across the United States. Keep Reading
Why Georgia’s aggregate industry has thrived
Hanson Aggregates’ Scott Dickson offers a glimpse into a Georgia producer’s world, discussing the state’s tremendous economic incentives and the opportunities at hand to grow the industry in the Southeast and beyond. Keep Reading
Replacement WOTUS rule takes next step
Now published in the Federal Register, the final replacement Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule goes into effect this June. Keep Reading
AGC: New measures needed to offset construction employment declines
According to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), new monthly job loss data foreshadows more layoffs amid project cancellations and state cutbacks in road projects. Keep Reading
Survey: Half of producers notice slowdown in parts, service
P&Q conducted a survey that found the majority of producers were still effectively getting parts and service from their vendors. Unfortunately, a small percentage were facing challenges. Keep Reading
Survey: Aggregate production largely continues through the pandemic
Pit & Quarry surveyed its readers earlier this month, finding that 72 percent of aggregate producers have not been impeded when it comes to producing construction materials. Keep Reading
Nonbuilding construction starts up in March 2020
While starts in this Dodge Data & Analytics category increased 14 percent for the month, total construction starts were down 5 percent. Keep Reading
Eagle Materials sells aggregate, concrete assets
The transactions involve Western Aggregates and Mathews Readymix, and they come after the company announced plans to separate its heavy and light materials businesses. Keep Reading
Patriotic gesture keeps morale high at Hammett Gravel
With the potential for coronavirus-laden fear and uncertainty to consume employees, Hammett Gravel Co.'s Tripp Hammett fastened American flags to his mobile fleet to keep spirits high. Keep Reading
