sand and gravel
Knife River raising the bar on workforce training
From an indoor dome to mock jobsite environments, the Knife River Training Center is redefining how aggregate producers can develop people. Keep Reading
Aggregate production rebounds after six-quarter slide
U.S. Geological Survey estimates show nationwide output rose 5 percent in the third quarter, driven by a 7 percent increase in crushed stone production. Keep Reading
Koenig Materials replicates proven wash plant design
Following the lead of a 2022 investment, the company’s newest wash plant produces a primary 2NS product, a secondary mason sand and a tertiary Class 2 sand product. Keep Reading
Capital Aggregates makes acquisitions in Missouri, Arkansas
The company acquired two Richard J. Mertens operations along with a Dan Processing site. Keep Reading
Hauling | P&Q University Handbook
Focusing on haul truck selection, fleet management and haul road design to ensure safe, cost-effective movement of material from the face to the plant. Keep Reading
Sizing up the nation’s sand and gravel operations
Did you know 10 percent of all sites supply nearly half of the nation’s total? Keep Reading
USGS: Aggregate production down 6 percent in 2024
A new U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) report offers the latest on production volumes, with the agency noting that crushed stone and sand and gravel totals slipped for a second straight year. Keep Reading
CRH still No. 1 on USGS list of top 100 sand, gravel producers
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released its latest top 100 list ranking the nation’s sand and gravel producers by their volumes. Take a look at the full list, and find out who the biggest risers and fallers are. Keep Reading
USGS: Aggregate production dips further in third quarter
Aggregate production is down for the third straight quarter, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Keep Reading
