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.
New WOTUS definition emerges to end 2022
A new ‘waters of the U.S.’ (WOTUS) rule expands Clean Water Act jurisdiction over roadside ditches, and industry stakeholders say it could slow the delivery of transportation projects. Keep Reading
Dodge: Recession avoidable in 2023
Despite signals that the U.S. is poised for a recession in 2023, Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says there is path to avoid a recession next year. Keep Reading
MDU: Knife River spinoff tracking toward second quarter
MDU Resources Group, which announced the planned separation earlier this year, provided an update about plans for its construction materials subsidiary. Keep Reading
Dodge: Construction starts take a dive in November
Nonresidential building starts dropped the most although nonbuilding was not far behind, according to Dodge Construction Network. Keep Reading
Rogers Group acquires three Texas operations
Rogers Group added three sand and gravel operations in Dallas, Lubbock and Ennis, Texas, from two different companies in the state. Keep Reading
Addressing workforce woes
As the industry searches for skilled workers, Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says there are things the companies can do to attract more employees. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade down in November
According to the Lake Carriers' Association, loadings from U.S. quarries totaled 2.1 million tons, down 23.1 percent from 2021. Keep Reading
Missouri Limestone Producers roundtable moderated by Pit & Quarry
Pit & Quarry managing editor Jack Kopanski moderated a roundtable at the 2022 Missouri Limestone Producers Association (MLPA) Annual Convention. Keep Reading
What to expect from the construction market in 2023
While economic pressures are seemingly everywhere, Dodge Construction Network chief economist Richard Branch is optimistic about what next year has in store. Keep Reading
