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.
How autonomous haulers will transform the Bull Run Plant
How do you run an active quarry operation when autonomous haulers are roaming the grounds? Luck Stone’s Charlie Luck and Caterpillar’s Denise Johnson offer perspective, sharing details about a special project in Virginia. Keep Reading
Reflecting on the aggregate industry, legislation
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Michael Johnson provided perspective on a variety of industry topics during a Q&A at the 2023 Roundtable. Keep Reading
Sandbrook expected to serve on Knife River board
Bill Sandbrook, the former chairman, president and CEO of U.S. Concrete, is expected to join five others in making up a Knife River board of directors in the weeks to come. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index drops 8 percent in March
Says Dodge Construction Network’s Sarah Martin: “Lending standards for small banks in particular have substantially tightened as banking insecurity intensifies.” Keep Reading
Granite purchases Brunswick Canyon assets
Granite Construction strengthened its market position in Nevada with the addition of a Brunswick Canyon Materials quarry and asphalt plant. Keep Reading
Report: Construction job openings up once again
The Associated Builders & Contractors reports that construction job openings jumped from 129,000 between January and February. Keep Reading
ABC: Nonresidential construction spending increases
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) report that nonresidential construction spending increased 0.4 percent in Feburary. Keep Reading
Holcim M&A activity continues with Tezak acquisition
The acquisition of Tezak Heavy Equipment is Holcim US’s third in Colorado in the last five months. Keep Reading
Why Luck Stone is ultimately pursuing autonomous hauling
Charlie Luck explains why Luck Stone is willing to take the lead for the aggregate industry in partnering with Caterpillar to develop an autonomous hauling solution – one that can eventually be commercialized for aggregates. Keep Reading
