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.
AGC: Construction spending increases in September
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says construction spending increased 0.2 percent in September and 10.9 percent year to date. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction employment up in October
The construction industry added 1,000 jobs in October, according to the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC). Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index up in October
The Dodge Momentum Index increased nearly 10 percent in October and is 28 percent higher than in October 2021, according to Dodge Construction Network. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade up in October
Loadings from U.S. quarries totaled 3.2 million tons and shipments from Canadian quarries totaled 736,157 tons according to the Lake Carriers' Association. Keep Reading
Heidelberg Materials chairman reflects on 2022
Heidelberg Materials’ Dominik von Achten offers a commentary on the company’s third-quarter performance while discussing ongoing initiatives. Keep Reading
Revenue up in Arcosa’s construction products
Arcosa’s construction products revenue was up 7 percent in the third quarter due to strong organic pricing in the face of lower volumes. Keep Reading
MDU Resources experiencing record revenues, backlogs
MDU Resources also continues to work toward completing the separation of Knife River Corp., which is expected in 2023. Keep Reading
How Summit Materials performed in the third quarter
Company executives Anne Noonan and Brian Harris reflect on how Summit Materials fared in July, August and September. Keep Reading
Deal expands Summit Materials into Florida
The acquisition of SCI Materials provides Summit Materials entry into the Sunshine State. Keep Reading
