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June 2024

Dealmaking was often about relationships for Tom Hill. He describes some deals, like Summit Materials’ 2010 acquisition of Hinkle Contracting Co., as 25 years in the making. Photo: Tom Hill

Eight questions with Summit Materials founder Tom Hill

Now a member of the Knife River Corp. board of directors, Tom Hill visited with P&Q to reflect on his career, the evolution of the industry and the art of the deal. Keep Reading

The lease or buy decision often comes down to factors such as the cost of the equipment, how long it will be used for and the financial health of the operation. Photo: Larry Dallaire/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Breaking down the buy, lease or rent decision

Explore the pros and cons of each related to aggregate equipment and property acquisition. Keep Reading

FMI Capital Advisors says the combination of normalized weather patterns and Infrastructure Investment & Job Act projects coming online should bode well for construction materials. Photo: P&Q Staff

Reflecting on the first half of 2024

Despite challenging early-year weather conditions for some aggregate producers, demand for construction materials remains strong. Keep Reading

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What you need to know about MSHA’s final rule on silica

The final rule on reducing miners' exposure to respirable crystalline silica may create potential challenges for mine operators. Keep Reading

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Equipment to enhance drilling, blasting operations 

Some of the latest drilling and blasting equipment comes from BME, Epiroc and Soosan America. Keep Reading

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How dual salt emulsions are transforming explosives

BME experts are exploring the potential of double salt emulsions in blasting operations. Keep Reading

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