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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.


Midyear update: Construction materials producers showing resilience

FMI Capital Advisors leaders detail how infrastructure spending is fueling confidence for construction materials producers – even at a time of global uncertainty. Keep Reading

Commercial, institutional make gains as Dodge Momentum Index rises

The Dodge Momentum Index jumped 6.8 percent, with commercial planning gaining 7.3 percent and institutional planning up 5.7 percent. Keep Reading

Construction materials industry applauds passage of OBBBA

Leaders at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association and National Asphalt Pavement Association react to passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Keep Reading

Great Lakes limestone trade ticks up in June

Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.5 million tons in June, up 6.5 percent compared to a year earlier. Keep Reading

Capital Aggregates makes acquisitions in Missouri, Arkansas

The company acquired two Richard J. Mertens operations along with a Dan Processing site. Keep Reading

Ohio producer discusses first-half 2025 and what’s ahead

Keeney Sand & Stone’s Kevin Keeney shares midyear insights and an outlook for the coming months during an exclusive visit with P&Q. Keep Reading

Report: Policy uncertainty slowing construction demand

The Associated General Contractors of America’s CEO and chief economist offer perspective on the construction market and the need for policy clarity. Keep Reading

What keeps one aggregate producer up at night

Rob Duke of Armada Materials discusses safety as a core value, highlighting how his company engages employees and strives for safety excellence. Featured Photo: P&Q Staff Van der Graaf is the leader in the design and manufacturing of drum motors… Keep Reading

Yanik: Exploring dealer dynamics

P&Q's Kevin Yanik talks the uncertainty of tariffs and how dealers are stepping in to help producers address workforce shortages. Keep Reading

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