infrastructure
What’s in the Moving Forward Act?
The U.S. House of Representatives published a ‘fact sheet’ detailing the contents of its $1.5 trillion infrastructure package – including specifics on roads, bridges and highways. Keep Reading
Nearly $1B in federal grants awarded for state DOT projects
The Trump administration intends to invest $906 million in infrastructure across 20 states through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America discretionary grant program. Keep Reading
LafargeHolcim exec optimistic about the road ahead
Jay Moreau, CEO of U.S. aggregate and construction materials at LafargeHolcim, maintains a positive outlook for the aggregate industry – whether a major federal infrastructure bill is passed this year or not. Keep Reading
House introduces $500 billion infrastructure legislation
The Invest in America Act will be marked up on June 17 and, if approved, will be considered on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in July. Keep Reading
Pit & Quarry coverage of the coronavirus
Pit & Quarry reports industry updates regarding the coronavirus. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta reports strong first quarter 2020
Although Martin Marietta reported first-quarter improvements in shipments and pricing, the company expects demand for its products to soften in the months ahead due to the coronavirus pandemic. Keep Reading
ARTBA chair makes case for infrastructure package
This week, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) calls for a multi-year plan addressing transportation infrastructure. Keep Reading
Infrastructure pulled off table as component of coronavirus relief
Although President Trump has expressed an interest in addressing infrastructure through coronavirus relief, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell articulated other plans this week. Keep Reading
The Editor’s View: Infrastructure funding
Pit & Quarry's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Yanik discusses the potential for infrastructure funding from the federal government, as well as those who are speaking up for this funding. Keep Reading