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: Nonresidential spending up in November
Spending was up on a monthly basis in nine of the 16 nonresidential subcategories according to the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC). Keep Reading
MSHA reports show 29 miners died last year
Information on the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) website indicates that fewer miners died in 2022 than the year before. Keep Reading
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
