Editors’ Blog
How much do you know about aggregate?
Aggregate is used in nearly all residential, commercial and industrial building construction and in most public-works projects. Test your knowledge to see how much you know about aggregate – from its origin to its main uses. Keep Reading
Why attend the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference?
An opportunity for aggregate producers to engage with Pit & Quarry is at the upcoming Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference in Bowling Green, Florida. Keep Reading
Housing cycle may have peaked this year
Of the three major building segments, housing should have the best outlook since we have growing employment, low interest rates and growing household formation. Keep Reading
Quiz: Are you caught up on November 2017 aggregate industry news?
Test your knowledge and see how well you've been keeping up with third quarter aggregate industry news. Keep Reading
Are you prepared to launch your own aggregate operation?
You must take a number of steps in order to start your own aggregate operation. Find out if you have what it takes to launch your own successful operation. Keep Reading
P&Q Aggregate Industry Index posts modest gain
The P&Q Aggregate Industry Index rose slightly in November, to 379, after checking in at 375 the previous month. Keep Reading
How well do you really know the aggregate industry?
Take this quiz to see how much you learned from lesson 1 of Pit & Quarry University. Keep Reading
Reflecting on the CRH-Ash Grove deal and Summit’s late run
Now that CRH has essentially secured its takeover of Ash Grove Cement from Summit Materials, let's look back at the dynamics at play in the deal and how the CRH-Ash Grove pact compares to another recent acquisition. Keep Reading
The effects of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma on aggregate consumption
The impact of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma on overall aggregate consumption is small but negative for 2017. Keep Reading
