Florida
Arcosa offloads barge business, strengthens construction materials focus
In addition to selling Arcosa Marine Products, the company bought a Central Florida aggregate operation last month for $60 million. Keep Reading
Gallery: Day 1 of Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference 2026
Check out an assortment of sights from the first day of the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading
Fourth-quarter, full-year 2025 aggregate production totals are in
The U.S. Geological Survey’s latest crushed stone, sand and gravel estimates are in, with production ticking up at the end of last year. Keep Reading
New dates for 2026 Pit & Quarry Roundtable
The magazine’s annual event, originally scheduled for January but postponed due to Winter Storm Fern, will now take place this spring. Keep Reading
Mellott adds Florida to Metso coverage footprint
The expansion extends Mellott’s sales and service support for Florida aggregate producers and contractors. Keep Reading
Cemex up and running at Central Florida sand operation
The new operation in Clermont will produce about 1 million tons of sand each year for the local market. Keep Reading
Megaproject activity lifts construction starts
Ten projects exceeding $1 billion broke ground in October as nonbuilding work spikes nearly 60 percent. Keep Reading
Time running out for producers to attend 2026 Roundtable
Qualified aggregate producers receive complimentary registration and one night’s lodging for P&Q’s Jan. 27-28 conference in South Florida. Keep Reading
2025 mine fatalities exceed last year’s total
After the government shutdown ended, the Mine Safety & Health Administration logged several mining fatalities from October and November. Keep Reading
