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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.


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

Missouri Limestone Producers roundtable moderated by Pit & Quarry

Pit & Quarry managing editor Jack Kopanski moderated a roundtable at the 2022 Missouri Limestone Producers Association (MLPA) Annual Convention. Keep Reading

What to expect from the construction market in 2023

While economic pressures are seemingly everywhere, Dodge Construction Network chief economist Richard Branch is optimistic about what next year has in store. Keep Reading

Legislative, regulatory developments to expect in 2023

Michael Johnson of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association explains what’s on the agenda come January when the next Congress gets underway. Keep Reading

Holcim expands in Colorado via M&A

The addition of J-2 Contracting Co. provides Holcim with an operational sand and gravel site in Greenley. Keep Reading

Sunroc acquires Idaho aggregate producer

The addition of J.K. Merrill & Sons expands Sunroc’s aggregate offerings into the eastern part of the state. Keep Reading

Why 2023 can be another good year for the industry

Kimball Equipment’s Kirk Rainbolt reflects on where the aggregate industry is at this moment in time while providing an optimistic outlook for the year ahead. Keep Reading

How construction materials M&A is shaping for 2023

FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Rob Mineo detail how buyers are becoming more selective when hunting for the right merger and acquisition (M&A). Keep Reading

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