Coronavirus
AGC: New measures needed to offset construction employment declines
According to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), new monthly job loss data foreshadows more layoffs amid project cancellations and state cutbacks in road projects. Keep Reading
Survey: Half of producers notice slowdown in parts, service
P&Q conducted a survey that found the majority of producers were still effectively getting parts and service from their vendors. Unfortunately, a small percentage were facing challenges. Keep Reading
Survey: Aggregate production largely continues through the pandemic
Pit & Quarry surveyed its readers earlier this month, finding that 72 percent of aggregate producers have not been impeded when it comes to producing construction materials. Keep Reading
Nonbuilding construction starts up in March 2020
While starts in this Dodge Data & Analytics category increased 14 percent for the month, total construction starts were down 5 percent. Keep Reading
Patriotic gesture keeps morale high at Hammett Gravel
With the potential for coronavirus-laden fear and uncertainty to consume employees, Hammett Gravel Co.'s Tripp Hammett fastened American flags to his mobile fleet to keep spirits high. Keep Reading
The Editor’s View: Looking toward the future
Pit & Quarry's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Yanik discusses the president's plans to get the United States back to work and how the industry has been navigating the new normal. Keep Reading
Industry execs say infrastructure stimulus critical to recovery
Through a CG/LA Infrastructure survey, U.S. infrastructure executives say a robust infrastructure stimulus is critical for the United States to emerge from the coronavirus-driven economic crisis. Keep Reading
The Editor’s View: Aggregate industry survey and forecast
Kevin Yanik, Pit & Quarry's Editor in Chief, discusses responses to the magazine's ongoing survey and contributor David Chereb's industry forecast. Keep Reading
Eagle Materials to delay business separation due to coronavirus
Eagle Materials will hold off on separating its heavy and light materials businesses due to market conditions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Keep Reading
