Kevin Yanik
Interesting dynamic slowing completion of M&A deals
Although construction materials mergers and acquisitions are up this year, a backlog of sorts is slowing the rate of dealmaking. Keep Reading
Factors that fueled M&A activity in 2021
Four key events produced an environment this year that was extremely conducive to merger and acquisition activity in the construction materials space. FMI Capital Advisors leaders explain. Keep Reading
Infrastructure bill unnecessarily on life support
U.S. infrastructure has decayed dramatically, and yet elected officials won't do anything about it. P&Q’s Kevin Yanik sounds off on the state of affairs in Washington, arguing the time has long since passed to make a historic investment in infrastructure. Keep Reading
What’s next for the stalled infrastructure bill?
Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik offers a sense of the road ahead for an infrastructure bill that’s now clearly tied to reconciliation. Keep Reading
Will the lingering pandemic slow aggregate consumption?
Even though the pandemic is resurging, P&Q contributor David Chereb does not expect it to hurt aggregate demand much at all. Chereb explains why during a video visit with editor-in-chief Kevin Yanik. Keep Reading
The definition of ‘infrastructure’ somehow up for debate
Infrastructure has long been about things like roads and bridges. But the emergence of “human infrastructure” is now all the rage in Washington, where it's being pitted against "physical infrastructure." Keep Reading
Sponsored: PCA’s Ireland discusses the state of the cement industry
Portland Cement Association (PCA) president and CEO Mike Ireland discusses the health of the cement industry, the challenges producers currently face, how consumption is faring and more. Keep Reading
Sponsored: PCA’s Ireland weighs in on an infrastructure bill
The Portland Cement Association's Mike Ireland explains why he’s optimistic about the passage of an infrastructure bill in 2021 while outlining the political and pay-for hurdles that lie in the pathway to the finish line. Keep Reading
Next-generation emulsions present new possibilities
Anthony Konya of Precision Blasting Services talks about new developments in emulsions and what those mean for the future of blasting. Keep Reading
