Road to Recovery
Knife River acquires aggregate business in Oregon
Knife River Corp. purchased Oregon’s Mt. Hood Rock, which represents the company’s ninth acquisition in the last three years. Keep Reading
NSSGA, PCA weigh in on Biden’s infrastructure proposal
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Michael Johnson and the Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) Mike Ireland issued written statements following the unveiling Wednesday of President Biden’s infrastructure plan. Keep Reading
A few legal considerations on MSHA’s COVID-19 guidance
Operators should familiarize themselves with current guidance and watch for Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) updates, write Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez. Keep Reading
White House outlines $2 trillion infrastructure plan
The White House released the framework of President Biden’s infrastructure package Wednesday, with the president calling for an additional $621 billion in transportation infrastructure investments. Keep Reading
How conveyor shipments, orders trended last year
The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) shared trends data at its 88th annual meeting, which was held virtually. Keep Reading
Sponsored: David Chereb Group raising its forecast for aggregate demand
P&Q contributor David Chereb shares what led to his decision to revise his aggregate forecast to factor in greater volumes for 2020, 2021 and 2022. Keep Reading
Pullen: Why effective communication is a must
Luck Stone’s John Pullen shares how the nation’s largest family-owned producer of crushed stone adapted during the pandemic. Keep Reading
AEM: Manufacturers optimistic about the months ahead
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) shared findings of an equipment manufacturer survey, noting that increased demand has manufacturers optimistic that sales will increase or remain stable. Keep Reading
AGC pores over the latest construction jobs numbers
Construction employment slipped in 225 U.S. metro areas from January 2020 to January 2021, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reports. Keep Reading
