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.
DOT launches historic bridge investment program
According to the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Bridge Formula Program represents the largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system. Keep Reading
P&Q Profile: RB Scott’s John Mickelson
P&Q visited with RB Scott president John Mickelson late last year, checking out his company’s new branch location while discussing the state of the supply chain and more. Keep Reading
Report: Materials prices up 20 percent in 2021
Officials from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) say impending and existing tariffs on construction materials will exacerbate inflation. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade experienced nice bump last year
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes were up 11 percent last year according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. Keep Reading
How production volumes, pricing are trending
Rod Martin, owner of Martin Stone Quarries, reflects on aggregate production volumes and pricing in his part of Pennsylvania. Keep Reading
Hanson expands in Seattle with acquisition
Lehigh Hanson acquired Corliss Resources, a producer with considerable aggregate and ready-mixed concrete assets in Washington state. Keep Reading
Gallery: South Carolina Aggregates Association Workshop
Check out photos from the inaugural South Carolina Aggregates Association Workshop & Exhibit, which included more than 250 aggregate producers and equipment suppliers. Keep Reading
SCAA caps 2021 with inaugural workshop, exhibit
The South Carolina Aggregates Association (SCAA) continues to check off a list of firsts, the latest of which was its well-attended SCAA Workshop & Exhibit. Keep Reading
Further construction jobs gains made in nonresidential
Construction added 22,000 jobs in December as the industry’s jobless rate fell to 5 percent. Leaders from the Associated General Contractors of America offer more detail. Keep Reading
