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.
Limestone shipments on Great Lakes slip in October
The Lake Carriers’ Association shares the latest monthly data on cargoes tied to Michigan, Ohio and Ontario. Keep Reading
Haver president reflects on 2024, looks to 2025
Karen Thompson, president of Haver & Boecker Niagara’s North America and Australia operations, shares her assessment of the environment around mining and aggregates right now. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction unemployment down slightly year over year
National September 2024 not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment dipped 0.1 percent compared to a year earlier, down to 3.7 percent. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction employment up in October, spending up in September
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reports that construction employment was up 8,000 jobs in October, and construction spending saw a 0.1 percent increase in September. Keep Reading
Knife River reports third-quarter financial results
Knife River Corp.’s Brian Gray says the company continues to benefit from strong public funding. Keep Reading
Knife River makes acquisitions in Northwest
The company recently closed on deals for Frank B. Marks & Son, Rock Products Manufacturing and Albina Asphalt. Keep Reading
Lime, limestone business up in Q3 at USLM
United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) says demand from construction customers was up in the third quarter. Keep Reading
Acquisitions, pricing growth boost Granite in Q3
Granite Construction is optimistic about the future of nonbuilding construction, as well as private construction. Keep Reading
Third quarter brings small revenue increase for Arcosa
Arcosa reported a 1 percent increase in its construction products business revenue in the third quarter, while organic revenue in its aggregates and specialty materials slightly decreased. Keep Reading
