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 back up in September
The Dodge Momentum Index increased 5.7 percent in September, and it is up 26 percent over the last year. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction employment up in September
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says the construction industry gained 19,000 jobs in September, with nonresidential construction adding 13,100. Keep Reading
Previewing a pair of 2023 aggregate industry events
Jennifer Dugas, vice president of membership and events at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), offers a look ahead to the next NSSGA Annual Convention and ConExpo-Con/Agg. Keep Reading
Repurpose Aggregates showcases new recycling system
Miguel Lambert shares his experience with the company’s new CDE wet-processing plant that’s producing a variety of recycled materials. Keep Reading
Lehigh Hanson acquires recycling facility in Northwest
The company acquired JEV Recycling in Woodinville, Washington, a move that strengthens Lehigh Hanson’s portfolio of recycled materials in Seattle. Keep Reading
ABC: Nonresidential construction spending dips in August
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says nonresidential construction spending totaled $859.3 billion for the month. Keep Reading
Report: Construction employment up in most metro areas
The Associated General Contractors of America says construction employment was up in 69 percent of metros in August versus a year earlier. Keep Reading
Basu: Economic uncertainty to continue into 2023
While Anirban Basu does not believe the U.S. is in a recession, the Associated Builders & Contractors’ chief economist says one is coming in 2023. Keep Reading
Family businesses acquired in North Carolina
Matthews Sand & Gravel and Edge Aggregates are being combined into Matthews-Edge Sand, an aggregate producing-company to serve Raleigh, North Carolina. Keep Reading
