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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.


Dodge Momentum Index up to start 2021

Institutional and commercial planning are at odds, with institutional hitting its lowest level since the momentum index first began and commercial at its highest level since before the Great Recession. Keep Reading

Positive momentum established for the year ahead

After a year of uncertainty, FMI Capital Advisors' George Reddin and Scott Duncan write that a few key drivers should propel the construction materials industry forward in 2021. Keep Reading

OSHA issues revised COVID-19 guidance

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration's (OSHA) new guidance details measures to mitigate spread in the workplace. Keep Reading

Aggregate rail carloads down in January 2021

Crushed stone, sand and gravel rail carloads were down in January, according to the Association of American Railroads. Keep Reading

Report: Construction employment down in most metros in 2020

Only 37 percent of U.S. metros added construction jobs last year, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading

Canada, like the U.S., calling for drastic infrastructure improvements

A construction sector coalition is urging federal and provincial governments to deliver on infrastructure investments in Canada. Keep Reading

MDU Resources ends 2020 on a high note

Knife River Corp.’s parent company saw earnings in its construction materials business jump 22 percent last year. Keep Reading

Sponsored: Employment as an indicator of the industry’s health

The Associated General Contractors of America's chief economist discusses construction employment, providing insights on hiring approaches for 2021. Keep Reading

P&Q’s February 2021 digital edition now available

Dig into this month's digital edition of the magazine, which offers content on excavators, hauling, software, and washing and classifying. Keep Reading

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