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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.


Commercial, multifamily construction starts up on the year

Unfortunately, Dodge Construction Network chief economist Richard Branch says starts could stall as 2023 gets underway. Keep Reading

Handicapping the 2024 presidential race

Former speaker Newt Gingrich took a few minutes to share his outlook on the 2024 presidential election at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading

AGC: June construction employment behind pre-pandemic levels

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says June construction employment lagged pre-pandemic levels despite record job openings. Keep Reading

Dodge: Total construction starts down in June

Dodge Construction Network reports that total construction starts were down 5 percent in June, despite gains in nonbuilding construction starts. Keep Reading

Is a return to the U.S. manufacturing of old feasible?

Newt Gingrich, a virtual guest at the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, discusses the state of U.S. manufacturing and the nation's reliance on other countries. Keep Reading

AGC: Construction input costs up in June

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says rising construction materials prices are adding pressure to contractors. Keep Reading

Gingrich on diesel’s future in America

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich discussed the current energy environment at the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading

Great Lakes limestone trade up in June

The Lake Carriers’ Association says shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.8 million tons in June, slightly up from a year earlier. Keep Reading

ABC: Construction backlog, confidence down in June

The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says both its Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index dipped last month. Keep Reading

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