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What’s happening with construction materials M&A

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FMI Capital Advisors' George Reddin and Rob Mineo discuss what's been happening in the M&A market and what to expect in the coming months. Keep Reading

Aggregate producers are forecasting several more years of significant growth, but attracting talented people to the industry remains a real challenge. Photo by Kevin Yanik

Aggregate production healthy thus far in 2023

2023 might not be one for the record books, but producers will take the outcomes they’ve gotten given high interest rates, materials prices and ongoing labor shortages. Keep Reading

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BMC CEO talks M&A, construction market dynamics

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BMC Enterprises’ Nathan McKean shares his assessment of the merger and acquisition (M&A) environment while detailing how his outlooks on residential, commercial and industrial have changed in the last 12 months. Keep Reading

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Luck Stone leaders reflect on 100th anniversary

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Charlie Luck and Richard Luck, who represent the third and fourth generations at family-owned Luck Stone, discuss the ongoing celebration while sharing their fondest memories in business. Keep Reading

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Turner Staffing Group acquisition combines firms’ unique expertise

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Thomas Haun discusses Turner Staffing Group’s recent deal with HR Advantages, detailing the strengths of the two staffing firms focused on placing talent across the mining industry. Keep Reading

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What’s driving CMI companies’ successes

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George Reddin and Rob Mineo of FMI Capital Advisors say price increases among companies in the Construction Materials Index are part of what is leading that group to outperform overall market growth. Keep Reading

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Greenfield versus M&A: What’s the better growth pathway?

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BMC Enterprises CEO Nathan McKean discusses the opportunities both pathways present, detailing his preferred pathway while sharing how aggregates fits into the company’s overall strategy. Keep Reading

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The business dynamics at play in the second quarter

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FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Rob Mineo share how demand and pricing are factoring into producer performances of late. Keep Reading

waves of people during stretches of the morning on Day 4 (Friday) of ConExpo-Con/Agg. Photo: P&Q Staff

ConExpo-Con/Agg reveals reforestation plan tied to 2023 show

One tree will be planted over the next few months for each of the 139,000-plus people who attended the March 14-18 trade show in Las Vegas. Keep Reading

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