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.
How to navigate and overcome supply chain challenges
Businesses must evaluate the risks associated with an uncertain recovery path while effectively dealing with increases in the costs of raw materials, labor and inventory. Keep Reading
Second delayed infrastructure vote causing industry angst
Frustration is growing in construction materials industry circles as the U.S. House of Representatives, for a second time, delayed a vote on the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. Keep Reading
Volume, pricing growth driving Cemex forward
Cemex released its third-quarter 2021 report, noting that modest gains took place with its U.S. aggregate business. Keep Reading
Luck Stone reflects on latest acquisition, broader M&A market
Luck Stone acquired North Carolina-based Ararat Rock Products last month, expanding in the Southeast with two additional quarry locations. Keep Reading
Five minutes with Trimble’s Karl Lemke
Trimble's Karl Lemke discusses supply shortages, the state of the aggregate industry and how producers are approaching technology solutions in a P&Q-exclusive visit. Keep Reading
Factors that fueled M&A activity in 2021
Four key events produced an environment this year that was extremely conducive to merger and acquisition activity in the construction materials space. FMI Capital Advisors leaders explain. Keep Reading
Aggregate Forecast: Looking to 2022 and beyond
With the pandemic possibly nearing an end once again, the next few years could present tremendous growth – if supply chain issues are settled. Keep Reading
Report: Construction employment still lagging pre-pandemic levels
Utah and Washington lead the nation in construction jobs added since February 2020, while Texas and Louisiana saw the greatest job losses, according to a new report. Keep Reading
Infrastructure bill unnecessarily on life support
U.S. infrastructure has decayed dramatically, and yet elected officials won't do anything about it. P&Q’s Kevin Yanik sounds off on the state of affairs in Washington, arguing the time has long since passed to make a historic investment in infrastructure. Keep Reading
