COVID-19
P&Q survey: Producers prioritizing safety, health in pandemic
The onset of the coronavirus presented yet another reminder of how aggregate producers put safety and health above all else, a Pit & Quarry survey finds. Keep Reading
Measuring the economic impact of the coronavirus
How long will the latest economic downturn last? And how might this downturn compare to the Great Recession? P&Q asked aggregate producers for their collective feelings on the matter. Keep Reading
MDU Resources donates $500,000 to coronavirus response efforts
MDU Resources Group is donating $500,000 to a variety of organizations to support coronavirus relief efforts across the United States. Keep Reading
U.S. Concrete releases expected first-quarter 2020 results
With a consolidated quarterly revenue of about $334 million, U.S. Concrete continues to evaluate the effects that the coronavirus pandemic has on its business and the financial results. Keep Reading
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
