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How Vulcan Materials fared in the second quarter

Although Vulcan reported a slight decrease in aggregate shipments, the company’s gross profit, cash gross profit per ton and freight-adjusted selling prices in the segment were up. Keep Reading

Strategic price increases and operational efficiencies are enabling public producers to continue their strong financial performances despite lower volumes. Photo: P&Q Staff

Midyear update: Construction materials producers showing resilience

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FMI Capital Advisors leaders detail how infrastructure spending is fueling confidence for construction materials producers – even at a time of global uncertainty. Keep Reading

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Perspectives: Industry leaders share their market views

Aggregate producers, manufacturers and equipment dealers reflect as tariff and policy uncertainty linger. Keep Reading

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An inside look at NSSGA’s 2025 Young Leaders Annual Meeting

See what producers, manufacturers and others were up to this spring during their meeting in Savannah, Georgia. Keep Reading

Says Martin Marietta’s Ward Nye: “Aggregate’s pricing fundamentals remain attractive … underscoring the advantages of our value-over-volume [strategy].” Photo: izusek/E+/Getty Images

Perspectives: Industry leaders signal cautious optimism

Aggregate producers and equipment manufacturers maintain a positive long view despite uncertainty in the near term. Keep Reading

Before modifying a conveyor, engineers recommend verifying that the conveying system is operating in an environment and on an application for which it was originally designed. Photo: baileystock/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Aggregate pricing up, volumes largely down in seasonally slower first quarter

Get a rundown of some of the early-year performances from the industry’s public companies. Keep Reading

Vulcan Materials’ “Under the Hard Hat” program is designed to integrate mental health awareness and support into the company’s existing safety culture. Photo: Vulcan Materials

Why mental health in the workplace matters

Chad McDougal shares how a Vulcan Materials program is integrating mental health awareness and supporting the company’s safety culture. Keep Reading

From left: Several of the industry’s state association leaders were present, including Jay Stem, Doug Needham, Calvin Lee, Rob Lanham, Jessica Palmer, Nick Rodgers and Randy Olson. Photo: Pit & Quarry

Gallery: Industry gathers for 2025 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Check out an assortment of photos of those who attended P&Q’s black-tie gala earlier this year. Keep Reading

Under Tom Hill’s leadership, Vulcan Materials has solidified its position as one of the top aggregate-producing companies in the U.S. Photo: Pit & Quarry

Hill pays tribute to family, Vulcan colleagues at Hall of Fame

Find out what Tom Hill shared during his induction remarks last month as he was enshrined in the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame. Keep Reading

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