Editors’ Blog
Looking ahead to 2021 for the aggregate industry
The industry’s essential status got producers this far in 2020, and it's clearer that many will finish the year strong. Now, thoughts are starting to shift to 2021, with P&Q's Kevin Yanik wondering how next year’s story will be written. Keep Reading
3 questions with Ritchie Bros.’ Doug Olive
Ritchie Bros.’ IronPlanet marketplace is experiencing its busiest summer ever. Doug Olive, a senior vice president at the company, connected with P&Q to share what this summer has been like and what’s ahead. Keep Reading
Take Pit & Quarry’s ‘Made in the USA’ survey
The magazine's editors are preparing a feature article on the concept of "Made in the USA," and they want your feedback. Keep Reading
Plowing through in Pennsylvania despite complex circumstances
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
How The Shelly Company transformed its mine planning, inventory management
The Shelly Company is now utilizing Kespry's drone-based intelligence to measure contours to ensure it creates accurate mine plans – and more. Keep Reading
What the end of cars would mean for the aggregate industry
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
Redefining ‘recession’ and the case that it’s already over
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
Publisher’s Note: Back on the Road to Recovery
Publisher Rob Fulop discusses P&Q's Road to Recovery series, which designed to help guide producers through the trying business environment. Keep Reading
What’s next for silica, air quality and other key issues?
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association provides clarity on the Trump administration’s regulatory agenda and where safety and health issues pertinent to the aggregate industry currently stand. Keep Reading
