Road to Prosperity
Road to Prosperity is a series developed with support from Van Der Graaf, and focuses on discussing and highlighting positive developments, trends, and advancements within the aggregate and mining industries, exploring ways to move forward and achieve success.
USGS: Aggregate production dips further in third quarter
Aggregate production is down for the third straight quarter, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Keep Reading
Rogers Group selects Patton as president, CEO
Jimmy Patton, whose career at Rogers Group spans nearly 30 years, was chosen to serve in the leadership roles. Keep Reading
Done deal: Quikrete acquires Summit for $11.5B
The transaction combines Summit Materials’ aggregate, cement and ready-mixed concrete businesses with Quikrete’s concrete and cement-based products business. Keep Reading
Third-quarter rundown: Severe weather a factor for producers
Despite hurricane season affecting some U.S. aggregate producers in the third quarter, many remain optimistic about the near future. Keep Reading
Report: Summit Materials, Quikrete talks advancing
The Wall Street Journal released a report Thursday indicating that Quikrete could come to terms on a deal early next week to purchase Summit Materials. Keep Reading
Legacy Infrastructure Group purchases J & R Sand
J & R Sand Co. is a third-generation family-owned business serving Kansas and Oklahoma. Keep Reading
SRM Materials adds Georgia quarry in acquisition
The company came to terms on a deal for a North Georgia Aggregates quarry. Keep Reading
How producers, government can both benefit from sound regulation
Whitaker Construction’s John Sather discusses the regulatory environment in his home state of Utah and the impact it’s currently having on industry businesses. Keep Reading
Dodge report shows planning dip in nonresidential
The Dodge Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network, decreased more than 5 percent in October. Keep Reading
