Editors’ Blog
2020 in a nutshell for Pit & Quarry readers
P&Q editor-in-chief Kevin Yanik looks back on 2020, selecting six developments the magazine covered that stand out about the aggregate industry's year that was. Keep Reading
Cemex Foundation provides grants to non-profits in pandemic response
The donations provided funding for more than 250,000 meals to more than 200,000 people across the U.S., according to Cemex. Keep Reading
Goodyear targets AI for autonomous heavy equipment
Goodyear established a partnership with a company retrofitting heavy equipment for autonomous applications to set a ‘smarter, safer standard’ for the industry. Keep Reading
Dodge economist discusses likelihood of a big 2021 infrastructure bill
Dodge Data & Analytics' Richard Branch shares his expectations for an infrastructure bill and what kind of federal funding might ultimately be ahead. Keep Reading
Biden’s EPA pick draws reaction
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers was among the first to react to President-elect Joe Biden’s selection for administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Keep Reading
Breaking down the changing commercial construction market
Dodge Data & Analytics chief economist Richard Branch says there may be surprising opportunities ahead within the commercial sector. Keep Reading
Pennsylvania’s year of ups and downs continues
The threat of a late-year shutdown on Pennsylvania construction projects was the latest in a string of events that probably gave the state’s aggregate producers heart palpitations. Long-term funding solutions could, however, finally be on the way. Keep Reading
NSSGA leaders provide glimpse of road ahead in Washington
Michael Johnson and Michele Stanley of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) paid P&Q a visit to share reactions to the 2020 election and how aggregate industry issues may play with the Biden administration and a divided Congress. Keep Reading
Producers savoring the small wins earned in 2020
A repeat of 2019 is not happening this year, but ask producers and many will tell you they’ll gladly take the results they’ve seen to date. Keep Reading
