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.
Shaw: Washington floods expose infrastructure vulnerabilities
In a guest commentary, Cory LeeAnn Shaw of the Washington Aggregates & Concrete Association says local materials, permitting reform and maintenance funding are key to recovery and resilience. Keep Reading
‘Standout’ materials business fuels Granite in fourth quarter
Granite Construction says higher aggregate and asphalt prices, along with acquisitions, drove gains in its materials segment. Keep Reading
Safety takeaways from 2025
P&Q’s Kevin Yanik breaks down the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s year-end fatality totals and what stood out for producers. Keep Reading
The future of autonomous hauling in aggregates
Pronto.ai’s Christian Kurasek details what the next few years should look like as the technology evolves within pits and quarries. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta sets fourth-quarter records in building materials
Both aggregate shipments and pricing climbed in the fourth quarter, with Martin Marietta also detailing a December acquisition involving CRH. Keep Reading
Cemex reports lower US sales, higher EBITDA in fourth quarter
CEO Jaime Muguiro reflected on 2025 as Cemex reported its fourth-quarter and year-end results. Keep Reading
Perspectives: Lower rates could spark a rebound, but risks remain
Industry leaders discuss how factors such as interest rates, data centers and nonresidential construction can shape 2026. Keep Reading
Sales volumes rise, lifting USLM revenue in fourth quarter
Construction and steel customers drove gains at United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) while oil and gas services and roofing demand lagged. Keep Reading
Allan Myers sets leadership for fourth generation
The company promoted Aaron Myers to CEO and made additional executive leadership appointments. Keep Reading
