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How a section of the Thornton Quarry became a key reservoir
The north lobe of the Thornton Quarry is serving well as a nearly 8 billion-gallon dirty water reservoir in Great Chicago's floodwater management plan. Keep Reading
How to handle the closeout conference
The best strategy for a closeout conference, like an inspection, depends on a lot of factors. Keep Reading
P&Q Roundtable attendees talk ramping down regulations
The Waters of the U.S. rule and other restrictions on aggregate producers drove discussions at this year's Pit & Quarry roundtable. Keep Reading
Will the ‘Trump bump’ endure for the aggregate industry?
The first quarter of 2017 has been a remarkable one for the construction materials industry. Keep Reading
How tire management software can reduce costs
Use these tips to reduce costs though the use of tire management software. Keep Reading
Portable ‘mega’ cone contributes to doubling plant output
Single portable ‘mega’ cone is key to doubling output of Elam Construction’s aggregate production plant. Keep Reading
2016 aggregate production statistics
The amount of construction material reported to be recycled increased by almost 4 percent in 2016 compared with that of the previous year. Keep Reading
Aggregate production forecast for 2017-22
Expect aggregate production to grow an average of 1.3 to 2.1 percent annually over the next five years. Keep Reading
Aggregate producers anticipating fewer regulations with Trump
Aggregate producers are hoping the new landscape in Washington means fewer industry regulations and more infrastructure spending. Keep Reading
