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.
The latest on aggregate production and pricing
Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik shares some takeaways from recent findings, noting that aggregate production is at highs not seen since before the Great Recession and that producers continue to make steady pricing improvements. Keep Reading
Report: Vulcan Materials made good gains to finish 2021
2021 proved to be a strong year for Vulcan Materials, which released its fourth-quarter and year-end 2021 results Wednesday. Get the details, plus find out what chairman and CEO Tom Hill expects out of 2022. Keep Reading
Dodge: Construction starts climb in January 2022
Dodge Construction Network reports that nonresidential building and nonbuilding move higher last month while residential slipped. Get the full details. Keep Reading
How Cemex performed in 2021 and the fourth quarter
Cemex operations in the U.S. experienced good gains last year, with company CEO Fernando González saying the company is “pleased to report exceptional financial and strategic performance.” Keep Reading
Martin Marietta reaches new heights in fourth quarter 2021
Ward Nye, chairman and CEO of Martin Marietta, had glowing things to say about the company’s performance of late – and he anticipates more growth is ahead. Keep Reading
Three aggregate industry dynamics worth watching
Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik discusses three developments he’s keeping an eye on as spring start-up draws nearer. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index dips in January
After reaching a 14-year high in 2021 and seeing a 23 percent growth from 2020, the Dodge Momentum Index experienced a loss in January. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction employment down in January 2022
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says this dip comes amid a record rise in wages, falling unemployment and labor shortages. Keep Reading
What to look out for as production season nears
Despite an increase in aggregate demand, a number of factors have the potential to threaten business for the industry’s producers. Karen Hubacz of Bond Construction Corp. explains. Keep Reading
