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.
ARA releases updated economic forecast
The American Rental Association (ARA) forecasts a 7.9 percent increase in construction and general tool rental revenue in 2024 totaling $77.3 billion. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index dips in February
The Dodge Momentum Index was down 1.4 percent in February, but it remains 1 percent above its February 2023 mark. Keep Reading
How manufacturers are incorporating tech
Several equipment manufacturers who attended the 2024 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference detail what kinds of technology their companies are including in equipment offerings. Keep Reading
USGS: Aggregate production dipped slightly in 2023
Fourth-quarter gains in crushed stone and sand and gravel put an end to several quarters of consecutive decreases. Keep Reading
Manufacturers discuss industry perception
Equipment suppliers discuss the steps they're taking to position their companies and the aggregate industry in a positive light. Keep Reading
Looking ahead to AGG1 2024
Equipment manufacturers share their 2024 trade show strategies, with many detailing their excitement for the upcoming AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo. Keep Reading
Hill: ‘2023 was an exceptional year’ for Vulcan Materials
Chairman and CEO Tom Hill weighed in on the recent performance of Vulcan Materials Co., which released its fourth-quarter and year-end 2023 financial results Friday. Keep Reading
Knife River makes ‘strong finish to a historic year’
President and CEO Brian Gray reflects on the company’s performance in 2023, which was Knife River’s first as an independent company. Keep Reading
How Summit Materials’ aggregate business is performing
Summit, which released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 financial results Thursday, says it established annual records for revenue and profitability. Keep Reading
