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.
Producers, manufacturers ramping up workforce development efforts
Aggregate producers and equipment manufacturers discussed how they are recruiting and retaining high-quality employees in a challenging labor environment. Keep Reading
ConExpo-Con/Agg exhibitors ready for the 2023 show
Equipment manufacturers who participated in a Chicago-area meeting shared their expectations for the upcoming trade show, sharing what attendees can expect to find in Las Vegas. Keep Reading
Forecasting future construction challenges
As the U.S. enters a technical recession, the nation’s long-term construction outlook is positive yet entails a number of headwinds. Anirban Basu of the Associated Builders & Contractors explains. Keep Reading
Improving operations with brand-new equipment
Pit & Quarry paid a visit to Ohio-based aggregate producer R.W. Sidley to learn how operations have been since the installation of a new wash plant last year. Keep Reading
Assessing the construction materials market right now
Despite a series of negative events, FMI Capital Advisors leaders say plenty of positives are in play for construction materials producers. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index continues growth in July
The Dodge Momentum Index grew 2.9 percent in July, with commercial planning gaining 5.5 percent while institutional planning fell 2 percent in the month. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction input prices down in July, up from 2021
Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says construction input prices are down 1.8 percent from June to July, but are up 17.4 compared to July 2021. Keep Reading
Aggregate shipments trending in right direction on Great Lakes
The Lake Carriers’ Association reports that shipments were up nearly 5 percent last month versus July 2021. Keep Reading
Aggregates drive Vulcan Materials’ second quarter growth
Aggregate sales, gross profit and shipments increased in the second quarter at Vulcan Materials, with total revenue up nearly 44 percent. Keep Reading
