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.
PCA economist offers forecast for 2025
The Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) chief economist weighs in on recent Federal Reserve activity and how interest rate cuts should impact construction. Keep Reading
Assessing the residential construction market
Dodge Construction Network chief economist Richard Branch discusses the state of residential construction in 2024, outlining the road ahead for the multifamily segment. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index dips in September
Dodge Construction Network reports that commercial planning was down 7.8 percent in the month while institutional planning was up 5.2 percent. Keep Reading
How inflation, interest rates have impacted construction
Zack Fritz, economist with the Associated Builders & Contractors, discusses the current state of construction materials prices and how interest rates have influenced the industry. Keep Reading
Economists offer promising industry outlook for fourth quarter, 2025
Three economists discuss what the rest of the year has in store for construction sectors, as well as what the coming year may bring. Keep Reading
Vulcan Materials to acquire Wake Stone
Vulcan Materials Co. agreed to acquire North Carolina-based Wake Stone Corp. in a deal that’s expected to be completed later this year. Keep Reading
Weighing in on workforce
Richard Branch of Dodge Construction Network shares his thoughts on the current state of the construction industry workforce. Keep Reading
Episode 23: Talking dredges with LJ Inc.’s Tracy Slieff
LJ Inc. vice president Tracy Slieff joins P&Q on the latest episode of “Drilling Deeper,” visiting with editor-in-chief Kevin Yanik to discuss developments in dredging – including opportunities with autonomy and AI. Slieff details how automation is broadly impacting aggregate… Keep Reading
Wendling Quarries purchases Iowa producer
The top 100 aggregate producer based in DeWitt, Iowa, acquired Gehrke Quarries. Keep Reading
