Darren Constantino
P&Q tours industry sites with OSSGA in Ottawa
Nearly 90 members of the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA) attended the group’s 2017 Operations Tour this September in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The event was hosted by OSSGA staff, including Norm Cheesman, executive director, and Julie Harrington, manager… Keep Reading
P&Q Roundtable attendees talk ramping down regulations
The Waters of the U.S. rule and other restrictions on aggregate producers drove discussions at this year's Pit & Quarry roundtable. Keep Reading
Drawing inspiration from the aggregate industry
Getting credit for a job well done is a nice reward. But seeing others succeed and giving away the credit can be even more rewarding. Keep Reading
Miner safety and recognition
As we head into the winter months, aggregate producers must take special precautions to ensure the health and safety of their workers. Keep Reading
Manufacturers moving the industry forward
A healthy U.S. economy and a long-term highway bill have created the perfect environment for manufacturers to develop new products for the aggregate industry. Keep Reading
Pit & Quarry’s redesign roadmap
It’s been a long time coming and a lot of work to make happen, but the new Pit & Quarry is here. From the front cover to the Looking Back page (now called A Look Back), our brand has a… Keep Reading
Evolution of an industry
On the 10th floor of our offices on Cleveland’s East Ninth St. – also known as Rock & Roll Blvd. – is a large bookcase that holds several bound volumes. Dating back to 1917, each volume contains a year’s worth… Keep Reading
Staying profitable with a diverse portfolio of businesses
For Gendron & Gendron, a family-owned operation in New England, it all began in 1971 when Dolard “Del” Gendron bought his first pit from a company called Lewiston Crushed Stone. “It’s a site we still operate today,” says his grandson,… Keep Reading
2015/16 State of the Industry
This year has delivered big developments for the aggregates industry, and 2016 promises even more. The biggest news comes from Washington, with the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate each passing six-year highway bills, the first real hope for long-term… Keep Reading
