Washington
Will the new infrastructure bill lead to booming agg demand?
P&Q contributor David Chereb offers his take on the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act that passed the Senate this month. Chereb weighs in on whether or not the bill will ultimately pass the House and how aggregate demand would be impacted. Keep Reading
What’s next for the infrastructure bill
Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik offers perspective on what’s happening in Washington, explaining how the $1 trillion Infrastructure & Investment & Jobs Act is now tied to a $3.5 trillion budget resolution. Keep Reading
Report: Construction materials, services prices up 26 percent
Construction materials prices and services soared significantly between June 2020 and this June, leaving contractors to cope with supply hitches and weak demand. Keep Reading
Construction employment dips in June 2021
Nonresidential construction firms are struggling to find workers and materials to complete projects, the Associated General Contractors of America reports. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index up to start 2021
Institutional and commercial planning are at odds, with institutional hitting its lowest level since the momentum index first began and commercial at its highest level since before the Great Recession. Keep Reading
What to watch in the weeks to come
P&Q will be keeping an eye on a couple of key developments early in 2021, including the aggregate industry's recovery and the prospects of an infrastructure bill. Keep Reading
Major adds dealer in Northwest
Maxim Equipment will offer Major's screen media solutions to customers throughout central Washington, eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Keep Reading
How Washington state’s aggregate producers are faring
Bruce Chattin of the Washington Aggregates & Concrete Association, discusses the state of the aggregate industry in the Evergreen State – and more – with P&Q. Keep Reading
What investments are ahead for MDU Resources?
The company, which publicized its five-year capital investment plan, is currently developing a quarry in Burnet County, Texas. Keep Reading
