From the Magazine
Plenty to celebrate as 2021 nears an end
Aggregate production and pricing were up, trade shows returned and a historic infrastructure bill passed. P&Q's Kevin Yanik offers a year-in-review for the aggregate industry as 2021 winds down. Keep Reading
Construction industry poised for greatness in the decade ahead
The industry is positioned for a strong future despite ongoing supply chain issues. Schurco Slurry's Will Pierce explains in a guest P&Q commentary. Keep Reading
Mergers and acquisitions back in a big way
FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Rob Mineo reflect on the merger and acquisition flurry that took place in the construction materials industry this year and what’s ahead in 2022. Keep Reading
Why talk of eliminating fossil fuels makes no sense
As some policymakers make clear that the end of fossil fuels is their immediate end goal, the aggregate industry must be prepared to counter their interests. P&Q editor-in-chief Kevin Yanik explains. Keep Reading
Buyers, sellers come to grips with supply bottlenecks
The aggregate industry has faced many equipment and part supply challenges in 2021, but companies are learning to adapt to the quickly changing landscape. Keep Reading
MSHA in transition mode as 2021 nears its end
Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez examine where we are with Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) enforcement, as well as what can be expected from the agency in 2022. Keep Reading
Chereb: Structural changes coming to key construction markets
P&Q contributor David Chereb delivers his latest forecast, focusing on fundamental changes that are sending nonresidential and residential construction in different directions. Keep Reading
How the infrastructure bill finally reached the finish line
Michael Johnson, president and CEO of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, paid P&Q a visit to discuss the nation’s new infrastructure bill, the arduous process of passing it and what’s next. Keep Reading
Quarry Faces: November 2021
Check out a few photos from P&Q's recent travels, including visits to two Hawaiian Cement operations and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's Legislative & Policy Forum. Keep Reading
