economics
Crush Mode’s Tysver talks tariffs, equipment
Crush Mode president Micah Tysver shares his view on how tariffs might impact manufacturers, dealers and end users in the near future. Keep Reading
Armada CEO offers optimistic outlook for aggregates in months ahead
Rob Duke, founder and CEO of Armada Materials, shares a positive long-term view for the industry amid uncertainty with interest rates and trade policy. Keep Reading
Edwards: ‘Cautious optimism’ the phrase of the day
Ian Edwards, vice president responsible for global sales at Major, joins P&Q’s Kevin Yanik to discuss the business environment around aggregates. Keep Reading
Tariffs top of mind for industry manufacturers
Tariffs could be a defining industry topic for 2025, with equipment manufacturers expressing a mix of optimism and frustration amid the evolving business landscape. Keep Reading
Report: Construction Backlog Indicator dips, contractor confidence up
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) reports its Construction Backlog Indicator fell in February, while its Construction Confidence Index was up. Keep Reading
Perspectives: What economic factors are weighing on producers
Interest rates and infrastructure funding are top of mind these days for producers and those supporting them. Keep Reading
How overseas conflict is affecting aggregates
The impact of global events on the aggregate industry took center stage during one Pit & Quarry Roundtable discussion. Keep Reading
Driling Deeper Episode 3: Dirt World Summit, economic update
Another episode of Pit & Quarry’s biweekly podcast is now available, with the magazine’s editors reflecting on their trip to the inaugural Dirt World Summit and more. Keep Reading
Nonresidential construction outlook for 2024
Associated General Contractors of America chief economist Ken Simonson discusses the types of projects that will drive nonresidential construction in the coming year. Keep Reading
