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Duff Quarry’s Ross Duff discussed the value of inviting a congressperson to an aggregate operation during a Roundtable conversation. Photo: Pit & Quarry

Factors shaping the future of the aggregate industry (Part 2)

P&Q Roundtable attendees delve into topics shaping the industry, including the evolving role of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association and strategies for growth through mergers and acquisitions. Keep Reading

Although aggregate volumes are down of late, construction materials firms continue to make gains behind methodical adjustments in pricing. Photo: P&Q Staff

‘2025 Aggregate Industry Scorecard’ released

The latest aggregate industry scorecard released by the Phoenix Center showcases the importance of the aggregate industry and the impact is has on the country's economic well-being. Keep Reading

FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin hopes to see bipartisan support for the next federal surface transportation infrastructure bill. Photo: Pit & Quarry

Industry leaders discuss the future of aggregates (Part 1)

Industry leaders talk tariffs, establishing and expanding aggregate operations, and the value of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. Keep Reading

More than 11,000 people attended AGG1 and World of Asphalt in 2025. Photo: P&Q Staff

AGG1, World of Asphalt leaders tout success of 2025 show

AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo and the co-located World of Asphalt drew more than 11,000 attendees to St. Louis last week. Keep Reading

Mark Krause of McLanahan Corp. (left) presented Ward Nye of Martin Marietta (center) with the Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award during the NSSGA Annual Convention. Ted Baker (right), CEO of Blue Water Industries, is also pictured. Photo: NSSGA

Nye receives 2025 Barry K. Wendt award

Ward Nye of Martin Marietta received the Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award during the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association Annual Convention. Keep Reading

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association director of government affairs Evan Bender was one of several speakers at this year’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, addressing legislative and regulatory issues pertaining to the industry. Photo: Pit & Quarry

NSSGA’s Bender details the road ahead in Washington

With a new administration and a new Congress, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Evan Bender discusses what’s ahead in the nation’s capital. Keep Reading

Blue Water Industries’ Ted Baker II takes over as chairman of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association this month. Photo: Ted Baker II

Incoming NSSGA chair provides industry outlook, association priorities

Ted Baker II, incoming chair of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), outlines the road ahead for the organization over the next 12 months. Keep Reading

BONUS: The Trump administration, a new Congress and aggregates

Special bonus episode:Evan Bender, director of government affairs at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), sat down with P&Q’s Kevin Yanik at the 2025 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference to discuss the political landscape and what’s ahead for the… Keep Reading

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Breaking down early Trump administration activity and what’s ahead

Evan Bender, director of government affairs at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), lays out what’s transpiring in the nation’s capital with the new Trump administration and a Republican-controlled Congress. Keep Reading

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