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.
ABC: Latest nonresidential spending, construction job openings numbers
Both nonresidential construction spending and construction job openings were down slightly in April according to the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC). Keep Reading
What’s driving the industry’s growth
FMI Capital Advisors experts assess the overall performance of construction materials firms through the first quarter. Keep Reading
Cat debuts energy transition program for aggregates
Caterpillar’s new ‘Pathways to Sustainability’ program is designed for those in aggregates and mining. Keep Reading
Cemex turning to renewable natural gas in Southern California
Cemex plans to power 39 of its ready-mixed concrete and cement bulk trucks in the region with the lower-carbon fuel. Keep Reading
Then and now: Hill reflects on M&A
Summit Materials founder Tom Hill, who is now a member of the Knife River board of directors, shared his view of the industry's mergers and acquisition space during a recent Pit & Quarry interview. Keep Reading
USGS: Aggregate production drops to start 2024
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that crushed stone production was down 4.6 percent in the first quarter while sand and gravel production dropped 2.8 percent. Keep Reading
Producers, suppliers optimistic about the months ahead
Despite construction market challenges and increasing costs, industry experts remain optimistic about the future. Keep Reading
How to enhance public perception of the industry
GeoLogic’s Ben Black and Randy Kunz discuss how the public perceives the local quarry and what can be done to better tell our story. Keep Reading
Eagle Materials CEO reflects on start to 2024
Eagle Materials’ Michael Haack looks back on the company’s last quarter while offering a comment on the coming months. Keep Reading
