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 reaches 14-year high
The monthly measure of the initial report for nonresidential building projects in planning grew by less than a percentage point in June, moving the index to a 14-year high. Keep Reading
Equipment sales still going strong
Despite issues with materials pricing, availability and the workforce, the aggregate industry’s dealers are optimistic about the road ahead. Keep Reading
How Luck Stone’s Rockville Plant sets a safety tone
Mitchell Edwards and Bobby Kluczyk discuss the safety culture at Luck Stone’s Rockville Plant and how employees aim to uphold the highest of standards. Keep Reading
Former House speaker explores the workforce challenge
During a Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference visit last month, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich discussed the workforce and the variety of obstacles creating problems for employers in dire need of people. Keep Reading
Why the industry must prioritize people again
Thomas Haun of the newly formed Turner Staffing Group encourages every industry company to fully reexamine their approach to hiring and retention. Keep Reading
Gingrich discusses supply chain at P&Q event
During a P&Q Roundtable visit, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich detailed why he expects shortages and high pricing to likely continue through 2023. Keep Reading
Plenty to keep tabs on within the aggregate industry
P&Q's Kevin Yanik reflects on the business environment surrounding aggregates, presenting key takeaways from the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading
Biden administration pushes for gas tax pause
As gas prices continue to rise across the country, the Biden administration is asking Congress for a three-month pause to the 18 cents-per-gallon gas tax. Keep Reading
Optimistic outlook for construction in coming months
Dodge Construction Network's Richard Branch expects a bounceback second quarter and remainder of 2022 despite continued headwinds. Keep Reading
