Editors’ Blog
P&Q survey: Producers prioritizing safety, health in pandemic
The onset of the coronavirus presented yet another reminder of how aggregate producers put safety and health above all else, a Pit & Quarry survey finds. Keep Reading
Measuring the economic impact of the coronavirus
How long will the latest economic downturn last? And how might this downturn compare to the Great Recession? P&Q asked aggregate producers for their collective feelings on the matter. Keep Reading
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
O&G powers quarry with solar energy
Connecticut-based O&G Industries recently went live with a 1.3-megawatt solar array at its quarry in Southbury, Connecticut. 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
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
Industry execs say infrastructure stimulus critical to recovery
Through a CG/LA Infrastructure survey, U.S. infrastructure executives say a robust infrastructure stimulus is critical for the United States to emerge from the coronavirus-driven economic crisis. Keep Reading
Editor’s notebook: ‘Gangbusters’ construction, a labor shortage solution and more
P&Q's Kevin Yanik reflects on conversations with producers and suppliers over the last week, touching on construction activity, the industry’s labor shortage and how business might change going forward. Keep Reading
