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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.


Momentum positive for nonresidential despite December 2021 dip

While commercial and institutional planning ended 2021 on a down note, Dodge Construction Network says those nonresidential building markets grew nicely in 2021. Keep Reading

Carmeuse Americas acquires Michigan aggregate company

Carmeuse Americas, a producer of lime, limestone and mineral-based products, acquired Schlegel Sand & Gravel in Michigan. Keep Reading

Factors that could shift 2022 construction markets one way or another

Dodge Construction Network is keeping an eye on four things in the new year that could influence construction markets for the better or worse. Chief economist Richard Branch shares the four in a visit with P&Q. Keep Reading

When the infrastructure bill’s funds might be available

Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch expects streets and bridges to be among the first nonbuilding construction segments to benefit in 2022 from the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. Keep Reading

OSSGA conference shifts to virtual format

The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (OSSGA) annual Operations, Health & Safety Seminar, scheduled for this month, will now be held virtually following a new measure by the Government of Ontario in Canada. Keep Reading

Aggregate Industries acquires Cowden assets

Cowden, which has two ready-mixed concrete plants and eight aggregate facilities in Washington state, is now part of the LafargeHolcim in the United States company. Keep Reading

AGC: Construction spending up in November 2021

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says the increase from October was due to growth in private residential and nonresidential building. Keep Reading

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