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Duff Quarry’s Ross Duff discussed the value of inviting a congressperson to an aggregate operation during a Roundtable conversation. Photo: Pit & Quarry

Factors shaping the future of the aggregate industry (Part 2)

P&Q Roundtable attendees delve into topics shaping the industry, including the evolving role of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association and strategies for growth through mergers and acquisitions. Keep Reading

FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin hopes to see bipartisan support for the next federal surface transportation infrastructure bill. Photo: Pit & Quarry

Industry leaders discuss the future of aggregates (Part 1)

Industry leaders talk tariffs, establishing and expanding aggregate operations, and the value of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. Keep Reading

Ryan Morales (center) says Gulf Coast Sand is well positioned to benefit from LNG plants that are coming on in his region. Photo: Pit & Quarry

Expectations for the 2025 aggregate market (Part 2)

At the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, attendees shared their insights on the factors expected to shape demand in 2025. Keep Reading

Says Tecweigh’s Sheldon Shepherd: “We saw an uptick in inquiries as we approached the election and certainly after the election. We have a very positive outlook for 2025.” Photo: Pit & Quarry

Assessing the 2025 aggregate market (Part 1)

Producers and manufacturers share a variety of views on the months ahead for aggregates and related markets. Keep Reading

Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez does not expect any new rules to emerge from the Mine Safety & Health Administration under the second Trump administration, although she cautions the industry by saying “never say never.” Photo: Pit & Quarry

Lopez looks ahead on MSHA enforcement, rulemaking

Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez discussed Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) developments early this year at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading

Capital Aggregates’ Jamie Jones describes 2024 as a very healthy year overall for his company. Photo: Pit & Quarry

Reflecting on the 2024 construction materials market (Part 2)

A second set of producers and manufacturers at the this year’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference weigh in on the year that was 2024. Keep Reading

Says Summit Materials’ Scott Alexander: “We started 2024 not really knowing what to expect and thinking it might be down or flat, at best. But it ended up being a very good year for us.” Photo: Pit & Quarry

Reflecting on the 2024 construction materials market (Part 1)

Although weather was a damper for some producers last year, many made gains in their businesses with strategic price increases. Keep Reading

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association director of government affairs Evan Bender was one of several speakers at this year’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, addressing legislative and regulatory issues pertaining to the industry. Photo: Pit & Quarry

NSSGA’s Bender details the road ahead in Washington

With a new administration and a new Congress, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Evan Bender discusses what’s ahead in the nation’s capital. Keep Reading

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Quarry Faces: March 2025

Check out our latest version of Quarry Faces, featuring folks we visited with at ISEE's Annual Conference on Explosives & Blasting Technique and our very own Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading

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