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 eclipses previous high
Dodge Construction Network’s momentum index measuring nonresidential building projects in planning continues on its upward trajectory, increasing 7 percent last month to 176.2. Keep Reading
USGS: First-quarter aggregate production up 4 percent
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that 476 million metric tons of aggregates were produced and shipped for consumption in the first quarter of 2022. Keep Reading
Roundtable attendees talk state of the industry
Aggregate industry stakeholders reflected on the good and the bad happening at the moment during the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction employment up in May
Construction industry employment was up 36,000 jobs last month and 283,000 jobs year over year, according to the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC). Keep Reading
Navigating fuel costs, equipment shortages and more
The Frazier Quarry’s Kevin Baker discusses the latest in fuel prices, parts purchasing and how his company is adjusting and planning ahead. Keep Reading
AGC: Record-high job openings still plaguing construction
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) say while construction employment is above pre-pandemic levels in 32 states, record job openings could threaten further gains. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade down in April 2022
Shipments of limestone totaled 2 million net tons in April, a decrease of 16.6 percent compared to a year ago, according to the Lake Carriers' Association. Keep Reading
Virginia market one of nation’s fastest growing
Kevin Baker, CEO of The Frazier Quarry, discusses the variety of drivers fueling growth in his market in and around Harrisonburg, Virginia. Keep Reading
CRH, Summit make a deal
Summit Materials divested Kentucky-based Hinkle Contracting Co. to CRH Americas in a deal involving multiple aggregate operations. Keep Reading
