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.
Equipment dealers analyze potential impact of tariffs
With tariffs taking hold, equipment dealers are bracing for gradual but growing impacts. Keep Reading
Why visibility and outreach matter in aggregates
Jamie Jones offers an assessment of the industry and shares how Capital Aggregates is reshaping public perception through education, transparency and community programs. Keep Reading
Nonresidential gains thrust construction starts upward in May
Nonresidential building starts grew 18 percent last month, driving total construction starts up 13 percent. Keep Reading
Perspectives: Industry leaders share their market views
Aggregate producers, manufacturers and equipment dealers reflect as tariff and policy uncertainty linger. Keep Reading
ACA forecasts cement demand for data centers
The American Cement Association (ACA) details how much cement the U.S. will need for data centers housing AI over the next several years. Keep Reading
Kraemer’s Ladd discusses M&A deals that surprised him
Kraemer Mining & Materials president and COO Cody Ladd discusses the two 2024 transactions that he didn’t see coming, as well as his view on how some merger and acquisition activity ultimately reaches the finish line. Keep Reading
Midyear check-in: Kemper’s Donecker offers updates
Kemper owner and president Gregory Donecker assesses construction materials demand right now and how capex is shaping midway into 2025. Keep Reading
Rogers Group acquires Kentucky’s Caldwell Stone
Caldwell Stone Co., a family business that has served central Kentucky across several generations, came to terms on a deal with Rogers Group. Keep Reading
Closing the workforce gap with larger equipment
Crush Mode’s Micah Tysver and Rock Machinery’s Bryant Fazer discuss what’s trending in aggregates – including an evolving approach to mobile crushing and screening equipment. Keep Reading
