Editors’ Blog
Kentucky workshop preps teachers about the aggregate industry
The Kentucky Crushed Stone Association collaborated with its state department of education to redesign a workshop for teachers that will ultimately educate students about the aggregate industry. Keep Reading
States supporting highways; federal bill less critical
The forecast changes in the past few months are negative for 2017 and positive for 2018 and beyond. Keep Reading
Takeaways from the nomination of MSHA’s next chief
What should aggregate producers take away from the expected nomination of former coal executive David Zatezalo? There are some potentially positive takeaways to consider. Keep Reading
Industry index leveling off since June peak
The P&Q Aggregate Industry Index rose slightly for September, climbing to 378 after two months of declines. Keep Reading
Industry stock prices up slightly this month
Most of the publicly traded aggregate-producer stocks have climbed slightly in the past month. Most notably, Eagle Materials (EXP) is up nearly 14 percent since this time in August. Keep Reading
Houston producer shares his Harvey experience
Rob Van Til, managing partner at Houston-area River Aggregates, discusses Hurricane Harvey's impact on his sand-and-gravel operation along the San Jacinto River. Keep Reading
Hurricane Harvey and the effects on the Houston market
Hurricane Harvey will forever change the lives of those in Houston. What impact is the epic storm having on area aggregate producers, and what's the outlook for the industry in southeast Texas? Keep Reading
NSSGA Legislative & Policy Forum
Laura O’Neill-Kaumo, NSSGA senior vice president of government and regulatory affairs, explains the group's new Legislative & Policy Forum/Fall Board Meeting. Keep Reading
OSHA advises workers to get ‘water, rest and shade’
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) reminds employers and workers to take precautions to stay safe before a heatwave begins. Keep Reading
