Editors’ Blog
Battery-electric prototype offers glimpse of the future
Caterpillar demonstrated its first battery-electric 793 mining truck prototype during an event at its Arizona proving ground. Keep Reading
How ESG is taking hold of the construction materials industry
FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Rob Mineo share how environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives are becoming a bigger part of public producer businesses, as well as how private companies in the industry might follow. Keep Reading
Superior to debut crushing equipment at ConExpo-Con/Agg
Superior Industries unveiled its plans for next March’s trade show in Las Vegas, detailing equipment to come in key categories. Keep Reading
Warehousing starts to stall next year
Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says after a strong several years, warehousing starts will plateau in 2023, while manufacturing construction will continue its upward trajectory. Keep Reading
How ConExpo-Con/Agg compares in size to Bauma
While ConExpo-Con/Agg is by far North America’s largest construction trade show, it somehow pales in comparison to Germany’s Bauma. Keep Reading
Residential rebound on hold
After a down 2022, Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says single-family construction starts should bounce back in the latter half of 2023. Keep Reading
The history behind Mine Rescue Day
Mine Rescue Day, established nine years ago and commemorated every Oct. 30, has an origin dating back more than a century and a connection to the nation’s 27th president. Keep Reading
Mixed outlook on tap for 2023
Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says while the economy will likely slow dramatically in 2023, some construction sectors will feel the impact more than others. Keep Reading
What the Pit & Quarry Roundtable has to offer
Aggregate producers interested in participating in the 2023 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference can now apply to attend the annual event outside of Miami. Keep Reading
