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.
Biden’s EPA pick draws reaction
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers was among the first to react to President-elect Joe Biden’s selection for administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Keep Reading
How Colorado’s aggregate producers are faring these days
Todd Ohlheiser, executive director of the Colorado Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, discusses the state of the aggregate industry in the Centennial State. Keep Reading
Knife River expands in Wyoming through acquisition
The construction materials subsidiary of MDU Resources Group purchased the assets of McMurry Read-Mix, which is based in Casper, Wyoming. Keep Reading
Breaking down the changing commercial construction market
Dodge Data & Analytics chief economist Richard Branch says there may be surprising opportunities ahead within the commercial sector. Keep Reading
How North Carolina’s aggregate producers are faring
Jay Stem, executive director of the North Carolina Aggregates Association, discusses the state of the aggregate industry in the Tar Heel State – and more – with P&Q. Keep Reading
AGG1 Academy transitioning to digital platform in 2021
Those who were planning to attend AGG1 Academy sessions next March can still partake in AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Exchange, which will take place digitally in February. Keep Reading
Dodge Data: November a mixed month for construction starts
Dodge Data & Analytics reports that weakness in residential and nonbuilding activity overwhelmed strength in nonresidential building. Keep Reading
Marcum economist talks jobs, offers 2021 outlook
The construction industry has recovered nearly three-quarters of the jobs lost during the first two months of the pandemic. Marcum's Anirban Basu offers perspective on this and more. Keep Reading
Doing more with less the 2020 recipe for success
In a year that presented numerous obstacles, aggregate producers found quick cost-saving measures in existing operations and ran lean to bring down their cost per ton, writes Rock Machinery's Bryant Fazer. Keep Reading
