Road to Recovery
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.
AGC: Construction spending stalls between July and August
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says a decrease in nonresidential projects is negating ongoing growth in residential work. Keep Reading
Lehigh Hanson operation wins innovation award
The company’s Lowrys Quarry in South Carolina was recognized by several industry organizations for improving air quality in the cab of a haul truck. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction jobs down in metro areas
The Associated General Contractors of America says one-third of metro areas lost jobs between August 2020 and August 2021. Keep Reading
Foggy path ahead for aggregate demand
Although aggregate pricing strength remains, uncertainty is once again surfacing because of the pandemic and other factors. Keep Reading
LafargeHolcim expands with Utelite Corp. acquisition
The acquisition strengthens LafargeHolcim's position in the Mountain Region, which includes aggregate operations in the Denver, Phoenix and Las Vegas areas. Keep Reading
Dodge Data: Total construction starts decline further
Dodge Data & Analytics says August represents the third straight monthly decline for construction starts, pushing starts to an 11-month low. Keep Reading
What the MINExpo experience says about future shows
Years from now, industry stakeholders may look back at MINExpo 2021 as an inflection point. P&Q's Kevin Yanik explains. Keep Reading
AGC economist offers perspective on the infrastructure bill
Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) shares his expectations for the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act that’s already passed the Senate. Keep Reading
What types of construction jobs are experiencing setbacks?
Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, offers a look at which construction jobs are being canceled and delayed the most these days. Keep Reading
