fuel costs
Navigating fuel costs, equipment shortages and more
The Frazier Quarry’s Kevin Baker discusses the latest in fuel prices, parts purchasing and how his company is adjusting and planning ahead. Keep Reading
Why ‘pausing’ the federal gas tax is a horrible idea
The Associated General Contractors of America’s (AGC) Brian Turmail discusses the Gas Prices Relief Act and what suspending the federal gas tax would ultimately mean for construction. Keep Reading
AGC: Supply chain issues continue into midsummer
The rise in prices for construction materials and services continued in July, reports the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), adding that contractors are still struggling with supply challenges. Keep Reading
Powerscreen launches telematics system
Powerscreen launched Powerscreen Pulse, a technology that shows information on production tonnages, fuel usage and fuel costs per ton. Keep Reading
Smarter fill-ups
Aggregate producers should develop purchasing strategies for today’s volatile fuel-price market. Fuel costs can make or break the bottom line. Fleet operators sometimes build fuel-cost assumptions into their budgets, making it difficult to adjust to increasing or decreasing fuel costs.… Keep Reading