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.
Continuing resolution extends federal surface transportation funding
With the FAST Act set to expire Sept. 30, President Trump signed a continuing resolution to keep surface transportation programs, as well as other critical programs, funded. Keep Reading
Alexander: How population growth is impacting aggregate consumption
Arcosa’s Scott Alexander details why population growth is a fundamental driver to keep aggregate production moving in the future. Keep Reading
How equipment suppliers are successfully providing virtual training
Despite the pandemic, equipment manufacturers continue to provide training and resources to aggregate producers – even in socially distanced times. Keep Reading
Martin: Expecting a positive 2020 finish in the Mid-Atlantic
Rod Martin of Martin Stone Quarries says 2020 should end well, but 2021 and beyond might present serious questions. Keep Reading
World of Concrete bumped to June 2021
The trade show will remain at the Las Vegas Convention Center but will instead take place June 8-10. Keep Reading
Whitaker Construction exec reflects on 2020
Mike Whitaker, president and CEO at Whitaker Construction Co., discusses how his Utah-based company and its aggregate division are successfully overcoming the many challenges this year presented. Keep Reading
P&Q Profile: Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association’s Josh Leftwich
A conversation with the president and CEO of the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association on his prior experience at Knife River, his goals for the association and more. Keep Reading
How an aggregate forecast comes to life
SC Market Analytics’ David Chereb shares his process for producing an aggregate forecast, detailing the factors he takes into account. Keep Reading
Construction employment declines in 39 states
The new annual figures detail how the coronavirus pandemic has undermined demand for construction projects after a strong start to the year, AGC says. Keep Reading
