Editors’ Blog
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
How OSHA’s silica rule will impact aggregate operations
Enforcement of OSHA's final rule to protect workers in construction from exposure will soon go into effect. What effects will this rule have on aggregate producers? Keep Reading
P&Q Aggregate Industry Index at 376
The P&Q Aggregate Industry Index is designed to reflect the economic health of the U.S. aggregate industry. Keep Reading
Aggregate demand expected to grow through 2017
Construction materials demand continues to increase for most areas of the country. Keep Reading
