COVID-19
Will the lingering pandemic slow aggregate consumption?
Even though the pandemic is resurging, P&Q contributor David Chereb does not expect it to hurt aggregate demand much at all. Chereb explains why during a video visit with editor-in-chief Kevin Yanik. Keep Reading
The pandemic and its effects on aggregate demand linger
The inability to fully shake COVID will result in minor impacts to aggregate demand, according to P&Q contributor David Chereb. Keep Reading
Canadian organization develops infrastructure campaign
The new 'Infrastructure: Prosperity by Design' campaign aims to emphasize how infrastructure is critical to Canada’s vision for the economy and environment. Keep Reading
Construction employment remains below pre-pandemic peak
The Associated General Contractors of America reports that 36 states are still seeing employment below the February 2020 mark. Keep Reading
The industry looks to the months and years to come (Part 1)
When presented with a question about the second half of 2021 and 2022, one Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference discussion shifted toward ongoing permitting issues that the pandemic compounded. Keep Reading
Ogletree Deakins’ Doran discusses a new era for MSHA
Bill Doran of Ogletree Deakins discussed where the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) stands under the Biden administration, COVID-19 impacts on enforcement and more at the 2021 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading
What’s next for the infrastructure bill
Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik offers perspective on what’s happening in Washington, explaining how the $1 trillion Infrastructure & Investment & Jobs Act is now tied to a $3.5 trillion budget resolution. Keep Reading
Reflecting on 2020 at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable (Part 1)
Aggregate producers and equipment manufacturers looked back on perhaps the most turbulent year of their careers, with most sharing that the pandemic’s worst remnants are behind the industry. Keep Reading
NSSGA’s Johnson addresses infrastructure at Roundtable
Michael Johnson, president and CEO of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), touched on a number of hot-button industry topics at the 2021 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading
