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.
NSSGA: Freight rail issues severely impacting producers
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) says declining rail service and unwarranted price increases for aggregate shippers are delaying and increasing costs for infrastructure projects. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction employment up in 75 percent of metro areas in March 2022
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says construction employment is up in 75 percent of metro areas from March 2021 to March 2022. Keep Reading
Four questions with Superior’s John Bennington
John Bennington, product manager of washing and classifying at Superior Industries, visits with P&Q at the AGG1 trade show. Keep Reading
Dodge: Total construction starts decline in March 2022
Despite the dip following a strong February, Dodge Construction Network says there is still plenty of optimism for 2022 overall. Keep Reading
Manufacturers optimistic as they look to coming months
A number of equipment manufacturers offered their two cents on the state of the aggregate industry at last month’s AGG1. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction jobs gains continue but more work ahead
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says March’s construction employment exceeded pre-pandemic peak levels in 32 states. Keep Reading
Seven questions with Schurco Slurry’s Will Pierce
Will Pierce, vice president of engineering at Schurco Slurry, paid P&Q a visit at AGG1, where he shared his excitement for the aggregate industry and much more. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction input prices up in March 2022
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says construction input prices are up, both in March and since February 2020. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction backlogs up, confidence down in March 2022
The Associated Builders & Contractors' Construction Backlog Indicator was up while the Construction Confidence Index was down in March. Keep Reading
