Coronavirus
Proactive lobby key to deeming Pennsylvania producers as ‘life-sustaining’
When Pennsylvania’s governor initially classified the mining industry as “non-life-sustaining,” organizations like the Pennsylvania Aggregates & Concrete Association moved quickly to keep operations open. Keep Reading
Yanik: The industry adjusts to the new normal
While rock is still being crushed across the nation, P&Q Editor-in-Chief Kevin Yanik writes how aggregate producers are taking new measures to keep employees safe while assessing the road ahead for their businesses. Keep Reading
NSSGA’s Young Leaders meeting bumped to August
With heightened concerns around the coronavirus pandemic, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) made the decision to move the upcoming meeting. Keep Reading
Report: One in four contractors experiencing halted or delayed projects
In a survey released March 20, the Associated General Contractors of America notes how the coronavirus has impacted a number of contractors. Keep Reading
Pennsylvania quarries, originally ordered to close, can remain open
The governor of Pennsylvania ordered all non-life-sustaining businesses within the state to close their physical locations late this week to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Keep Reading
Dodge Data economist weighs in on coronavirus’ potential impact
According to Dodge Data & Analytics’ Richard Branch, the good news for the industry heading into the pandemic is that construction starts were stable. Keep Reading
AEM asks governors to designate manufacturers, dealers as ‘essential’
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) joined other industry associations with a request of the nation's gubernatorial leaders. Keep Reading
ConExpo-Con/Agg, coronavirus and the strangest of circumstances
With high drama leading up to the show, ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020 was largely a success despite health concerns keeping top aggregate producers away. Keep Reading
AED tells mayors, governors to keep construction going
With cities and states asking businesses to promote social distancing, the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) is reaching out to decision-makers to implore them not to halt projects around the United States. Keep Reading
