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Says Martin Marietta’s Ward Nye: “Aggregate’s pricing fundamentals remain attractive … underscoring the advantages of our value-over-volume [strategy].” Photo: izusek/E+/Getty Images

Perspectives: Industry leaders signal cautious optimism

Aggregate producers and equipment manufacturers maintain a positive long view despite uncertainty in the near term. Keep Reading

Before modifying a conveyor, engineers recommend verifying that the conveying system is operating in an environment and on an application for which it was originally designed. Photo: baileystock/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Aggregate pricing up, volumes largely down in seasonally slower first quarter

Get a rundown of some of the early-year performances from the industry’s public companies. Keep Reading

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Two new quarries for Oregon’s Allied Rock

The aggregate producer acquired operations Juniper Canyon Rock and PNP Quarry previously operated. Keep Reading

The Lake Carriers’ Association represents the U.S.-flag Great Lakes fleet, which today can move more than 90 million tons of cargos – including iron ore, stone, coal, cement and other dry bulk materials. Photo: LCA

Slower start for limestone trade on Great Lakes

With April and May accounted for, the Lake Carriers’ Association reports that shipments are down 13 percent on the year. Keep Reading

Says Twin State Sand & Gravel's Seth Ames: "2020 has been a pretty good year considering everything that is going on in the world.” Photo: P&Q Staff

Aggregate production falls for fifth straight quarter

The U.S. Geological Survey’s latest production statistics show a 6 percent decline for crushed stone and a 5 percent drop for sand and gravel. Keep Reading

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Heidelberg Materials rebrands newly acquired business

Giant Resource Recovery, a waste-to-energy services business, is moving forward as Heidelberg Materials Giant Resource Recovery. Keep Reading

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Yanik: Reshoring requires real backbone

While the push to bring manufacturing home is gaining momentum, P&Q’s Kevin Yanik argues the U.S. must get serious about infrastructure and the workforce if this goal is to be achieved. Keep Reading

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Dodge: Construction starts down through four months of year

Although total construction starts dropped 9 percent in April, Dodge Construction Network says they are down 3 percent on a year-to-date basis. Keep Reading

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ACA: Cement consumption to decline before rising in 2026-27

The American Cement Association (ACA) forecasts a rebound next year before more robust growth surfaces two years from now. Keep Reading

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