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Wm. D. Scepaniak manufactures some of its own equipment, including feeders like the burnt orange one seen here. Photo: Wm. D. Scepaniak

Inside a Wm. D. Scepaniak contract crushing operation

Wm. D. Scepaniak opened up its flagship contract crushing operation for an exclusive visit, showing off an elaborate spread in western Minnesota. Keep Reading

David Chereb Group expects aggregate demand to be slightly impacted because of the enduring pandemic. Photo: Nikola Nastasic/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

How Michigan producers are situated for the coming months

Doug Needham, executive director of the Michigan Aggregates Association, discusses the state of the industry within his state in a short Q&A. Keep Reading

2021 aggregate production totals should be favorable once the U.S. Geological Survey presents them in full early in 2022. Photo: P&Q Staff

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

Despite near-term issues in the global supply chain, Schurco Slurry’s Will Pierce says the newly signed infrastructure bill presents an opportunity for the U.S. to exhibit tremendous strength in the coming years on the world stage. Photo: Narvikk/E+ Getty Images

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

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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

Lile Quarry is currently opening up a new pit in southwest Missouri, marking a new chapter at the operation that falls under owner Jim Lile’s purview. Photo courtesy of Kevin Yanik

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

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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

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MSHA in transition mode as 2021 nears its end

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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

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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

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