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.
Dodge: Construction starts rebound in September 2021
Construction shook off concerns about material prices and the Delta variant to post solid growth, Dodge Construction Network reports. Keep Reading
Report: Equipment rental revenue, investments expected to rise
The American Rental Association is forecasting significant increases in equipment rental revenue for 2021 and beyond. Keep Reading
Report: Some materials prices down but supply issues remain
Construction materials pricing continues to outstrip bid prices despite a pricing dip in September, the Associated General Contractors of America reports. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index back up in September 2021
September’s gains were buoyed by increases in both commercial and institutional planning, up 13 and 8 percent, respectively. Keep Reading
AGC: Nonresidential construction sees first jobs gain since March
Despite growing for the first time since March, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says the nonresidential construction sector has yet to hit pre-pandemic employment levels amid supply chain disruptions. Keep Reading
Positive momentum for Great Lakes limestone trade continues
Loadings from U.S. quarries totaled 3 million tons in September for an increase of 12.2 percent versus September 2020. Keep Reading
Luck Stone expands presence in North Carolina
The acquisition of Ararat Rock Products adds quarry locations in Mount Airy and Eden, North Carolina. Keep Reading
What’s next for the stalled infrastructure bill?
Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik offers a sense of the road ahead for an infrastructure bill that’s now clearly tied to reconciliation. Keep Reading
Congress extends surface transportation program funding
The 30-day extension comes while the $1 trillion infrastructure bill, which received bipartisan support in the Senate, is still awaiting a vote in the House. Keep Reading
