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.
Johnson, Matson on hand for historic infrastructure bill signing
Michael Johnson of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association joined Darin Matson of Rogers Group on Monday at the White House as the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act was signed into law. Keep Reading
Biden chooses nominee to lead MSHA
President Biden finally selected a nominee who will head the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). His name is Chris Williamson. Keep Reading
Dodge Construction Network projects moderate 2022 growth
After another year in the pandemic, economists discussed COVID’s impact on the construction industry during a special Dodge Construction Network event. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade up in October
Limestone shipments on the Great Lakes hit 3.6 million tons in October, up 8.3 percent compared to a year ago, per the Lake Carriers' Association. Keep Reading
Interesting dynamic slowing completion of M&A deals
Although construction materials mergers and acquisitions are up this year, a backlog of sorts is slowing the rate of dealmaking. Keep Reading
NAPA, PCA applaud House passage of infrastructure bill
The heads of the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) and Portland Cement Association (PCA) offered reaction to House passage of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. Keep Reading
House passes historic infrastructure bill in late-night vote
The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill passed the House late Friday night. President Biden is expected to sign the measure into law. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction firms add 44,000 jobs in October
Employment growth comes amid supply chain struggles and a continued wait for a House vote on the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index at 14-year high
The value of nonresidential building projects entering planning staged a solid recovery this fall following a near-moribund summer of activity. Keep Reading
