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.
Construction starts post solid gain in August 2020
Nonresidential building starts rose 16 percent and residential building climbed 12 percent, while nonbuilding construction jumped 40 percent over the month. Keep Reading
Maio: Second-quarter performances bolstering confidence
The industry’s major producers are faring well, Proudfoot’s Alan Maio says. He expects demand to continue to increase gradually for the remainder of 2020. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade continues downward slide
After dipping 20 percent in July, the Lake Carriers’ Association reports August shipments were down 16 percent. Keep Reading
Road to Recovery: The view from Virginia
The vice president of Luck Stone’s Northern Region reflects on activity within the state, offering several reasons for optimism about the road ahead. Keep Reading
Seaborn: Why roadbuilding, residential construction may carry some producers
Luck Companies’ Scott Seaborn forecasts a slight year-over-year decline in aggregate demand throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern markets. Keep Reading
Scepaniak: Energy, DOT projects fueling healthy production
Wm. D. Scepaniak's John Scepaniak discusses materials demand in the Upper Midwest, saying longer-term projects should keep the company's schedule occupied until year’s end. Keep Reading
Assessing the coronavirus, the election and more
How much stock is SC Market Analytics’ David Chereb putting into the coronavirus and the upcoming election when producing an aggregate forecast? Keep Reading
Turner: Expecting business to pick up after November’s election
Turner Mining Group’s Keaton Turner shares what he currently sees in the market – and what’s ahead. Keep Reading
Why remote MSHA enforcement is serious
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) has employed technology to remotely conduct some enforcement procedures, and mine operators should treat the investigations with the same seriousness and preparation that would be accorded an in-person investigation. Keep Reading
