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.
Characterizing MSHA’s transition to the new normal
Margo Lopez discusses the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) slow transition into the coronavirus world. Keep Reading
Branch: Although the recession is ‘over,’ the recovery will present obstacles
Dodge Data & Analytics’ Richard Branch explains why 'optimism' is kind of a strong word to describe how he feels about the road ahead. Keep Reading
Second-quarter 2020 revenues up at Arcosa
Second-quarter revenues increased 15 percent, compared to the same period last year, to $498.5 million while adjusted EBITDA increased 23 percent. Keep Reading
How public works are faring in Virginia
With funding for highways becoming a serious issue in a number of states across America, Luck Stone’s Charlie Windle dives in to offer some perspective on the state of highway funding within Virginia. Keep Reading
Alexander: Looking to replicate the first half in the months to come
Arcosa’s Scott Alexander sees big opportunities ahead once the coronavirus pandemic passes the aggregate industry on by. Keep Reading
What’s happening with public works projects?
Although Dodge Data & Analytics initially projected a 4 percent increase in public works construction for 2020, the firm is downgrading its forecast for this sector for the remainder of the year. Keep Reading
House passes bill addressing US water infrastructure
The Water Resources Development Act of 2020 is now on its way to the Senate, giving aggregate producers reason for optimism on water infrastructure projects. Keep Reading
Construction employment down in most metros
Construction employment decreased in 225 of 358 metro areas between June 2019 and June of this year, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading
North American market proving stronger for HeidelbergCement
Although the company’s second-quarter aggregate sales volumes were down slightly, the decline in North America was nowhere near as dramatic as some HeidelbergCement experienced elsewhere in the world. Keep Reading
