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.
Dodge Momentum Index continues growth in July
The Dodge Momentum Index grew 2.9 percent in July, with commercial planning gaining 5.5 percent while institutional planning fell 2 percent in the month. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction input prices down in July, up from 2021
Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says construction input prices are down 1.8 percent from June to July, but are up 17.4 compared to July 2021. Keep Reading
Aggregate shipments trending in right direction on Great Lakes
The Lake Carriers’ Association reports that shipments were up nearly 5 percent last month versus July 2021. Keep Reading
Aggregates drive Vulcan Materials’ second quarter growth
Aggregate sales, gross profit and shipments increased in the second quarter at Vulcan Materials, with total revenue up nearly 44 percent. Keep Reading
Knife River splitting from MDU Resources, becoming independent company
MDU Resources expects the separation to be completed next year, with the Knife River headquarters remaining in Bismarck, North Dakota. Keep Reading
Building up people through strategic training
Luck Stone leaders discuss a unique approach to employee training that builds a foundation for those at the family-owned company. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction job openings, unemployment down in June
Construction job openings decreased by 71,000 jobs from May to June, while industry unemployment dropped 3.8 percent from June 2021. Keep Reading
Inside Luck Stone’s Rockville Plant
Luck Stone’s Bobby Kluczyk and Mitchell Edwards offer an overview of the Rockville Plant they oversee, sharing details about the state-of-the-art shop on-site. Keep Reading
AGC: Nonresidential construction spending down
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says rising materials prices and labor shortages are offsetting demand for construction. Keep Reading
