state of the industry
Episode 4: P&Q on the road; stories of the year
On the final 2023 episode of Drilling Deeper, Kevin and Jack look back on their fourth-quarter travels and what’s ahead in the first quarter of 2024. Additionally, the two discuss the developments that emerged as their aggregate industry stories of the year for 2023. Keep Reading
The current state of concrete, cement
Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, says he was pleasantly surprised by the performance of ready-mixed concrete and cement in 2023. Keep Reading
Insights from the 2023 Pit & Quarry Roundtable
Aggregate producers and equipment suppliers reflect on what excites them about the state of the aggregate industry. Keep Reading
Aggregate industry stakeholders hopeful for 2023
Aggregate producers, equipment manufacturers, dealers and state association heads are mostly optimistic heading into the new year. Keep Reading
Legislative, regulatory developments to expect in 2023
Michael Johnson of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association explains what’s on the agenda come January when the next Congress gets underway. Keep Reading
Why 2023 can be another good year for the industry
Kimball Equipment’s Kirk Rainbolt reflects on where the aggregate industry is at this moment in time while providing an optimistic outlook for the year ahead. Keep Reading
Producers turning to tech as solution to labor shortage
Kemper Equipment’s Greg Donecker offers an industry reflection for 2022 while outlining trends that emerged over the past 12 months. Keep Reading
Scepaniak: Expect a return to normalcy in 2023
Wm. D. Scepaniak’s John Scepaniak reflects on the year that was in the aggregate industry while sharing his expectations for 2023. Keep Reading
Clouds gathering, turbulence growing for 2023
Less robust activity in housing, retail and manufacturing will put downward pressure on growth and contribute to a deceleration in profits. Keep Reading
