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Site preparation, including excavating and pre-splitting a face, was critical to lay the groundwork for Quality Stone & Ready Mix’s new primary crushing plant. Photo by Kevin Yanik.

Survey: Half of producers notice slowdown in parts, service

P&Q conducted a survey that found the majority of producers were still effectively getting parts and service from their vendors. Unfortunately, a small percentage were facing challenges. Keep Reading

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Survey: Aggregate production largely continues through the pandemic

Pit & Quarry surveyed its readers earlier this month, finding that 72 percent of aggregate producers have not been impeded when it comes to producing construction materials. Keep Reading

With five of the nation’s 13 most populous cities residing in Texas, demand for construction materials in the Lone Star State is, not surprisingly, very high. Photo: Art Wager/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Industry execs say infrastructure stimulus critical to recovery

Through a CG/LA Infrastructure survey, U.S. infrastructure executives say a robust infrastructure stimulus is critical for the United States to emerge from the coronavirus-driven economic crisis. Keep Reading

The Editor’s View: Aggregate industry survey and forecast

Kevin Yanik, Pit & Quarry's Editor in Chief, discusses responses to the magazine's ongoing survey and contributor David Chereb's industry forecast. Keep Reading

Demand for crushed stone, sand and gravel remains steady. Photo courtesy of Jamie Harthoorn

Aggregate producers expect more growth to come

Despite downshifting their outlook from a year ago, producers remain optimistic about aggregate sales, pricing and other key factors. Keep Reading

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What keeps aggregate producers up at night?

Producers reveal their largest 2019 concerns, including employee retention, hiring, Mine Safety & Health Administration compliance and more. Keep Reading

FMI survey refutes Millennial work ethic myths

FMI Corp. released its report, “Millennials in Construction: Learning to Engage a New Workforce,” which reveals findings based on a combination of survey responses and interviews from almost 400 individuals who work in the construction industry nationwide. Of the 400… Keep Reading

Survey reports number of deficient rural roads

TRIP, a national nonprofit transportation research group, released a report titled “Rural Connections: Challenges and Opportunities in America’s Heartland” that cites any deficiencies or safety issues with rural roads and bridges in the United States. According to the report, rural… Keep Reading

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