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.
Rising material prices, supply chain disruptions becoming problematic
New data shows that skyrocketing costs for materials are harming most construction firms. The Associated General Contractors of America elaborates. Keep Reading
Contractors continue to face serious challenges year into pandemic
Soaring material costs, supply chain issues and project cancellations continue to affect the construction industry, says the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Keep Reading
Sponsored: The potential impact of Biden’s Build Back Better infrastructure plan
Is there stomach in Congress for a big 2021 spending plan on infrastructure that would be coming off a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus bill? Dodge Data & Analytics' Richard Branch weighs in. Keep Reading
MSHA updates guidance on COVID-19
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) issued new guidance to operators and mine workers Wednesday, seeking to mitigate and prevent viral spread at mining sites. Keep Reading
USGS: 2020 sand, gravel production nearly on par with 2019
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) published data about 2020 construction sand and gravel production, pointing out top-producing states while offering a comparison to prior years. Keep Reading
USGS: Crushed stone production down slightly in 2020
Crushed stone production across the U.S. was down a bit in 2020 according to a new report from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Find out how many tons of crushed stone were produced last year. Keep Reading
Examining flagrant and reckless MSHA violations
Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez compare flagrant and reckless Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) violations, and how those could change under the Biden administration. Keep Reading
NSSGA’s digital convention is a wrap
According to the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), hundreds of industry leaders participated in its 2021 Annual Convention. Keep Reading
Outlook for infrastructure bill remains uncertain
An infrastructure bill could have passed easily in early 2021, but coming after $5 trillion in stimulus spending, its future looks somewhat uncertain. Keep Reading
