2020
Chereb: What type of recovery is ahead?
Is a V-shaped or U-shaped recovery in the nation's future? Depending on the market, S-C Market Analytics' David Chereb says recoveries may take on 'L' or 'W' shapes. Keep Reading
Weather among factors impacting MDU’s 2020 first quarter
Lower investment returns, milder weather at utility operations and an adjustment on a construction contract impacted the quarterly performance of MDU Resources, the parent company of Knife River Corp. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index feels impact from coronavirus
Two index components retreated in April, as commercial construction dropped 7.6 percent while institutional fell 3.2 percent. Keep Reading
Returning to work in a new world
In the new mining environment, operators are confronted with a series of challenges to reassure their people that the workplace is safe. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta reports strong first quarter 2020
Although Martin Marietta reported first-quarter improvements in shipments and pricing, the company expects demand for its products to soften in the months ahead due to the coronavirus pandemic. Keep Reading
First-quarter 2020 agg revenue up at U.S. Concrete
The company's quarterly aggregate products revenue increased slightly, and management continues to assess impacts from the coronavirus. Keep Reading
Evaluating the pandemic’s impact on producers
In early April, P&Q asked aggregate producers a series of survey questions about the coronavirus pandemic’s effects on their businesses. The results are mixed, but a number of trends emerge. Keep Reading
Cherry acquisition boosts Arcosa’s first-quarter 2020 performance
Quarterly revenues tied to construction aggregate were up significantly for the company that purchased Cherry Companies earlier in the year. Keep Reading
Producers invited to take second survey on coronavirus impacts
Aggregate producers can take our latest survey dedicated to the coronavirus and its effects on operations. Keep Reading