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![Says Anderson Columbia plant manager Daniel Barrs of the Tejas Quarry: “We’re steady at around 7,000 to 8,000 [tons] a day. We’re shooting for that 2 million-ton mark, but 1.7 million is probably what we’re realistically going to progress to [in 2022]. Every year, we’re getting bigger to implement the next phase of our plant, which would drastically increase our tonnage.” Photo: Daniel Barrs](https://stage.pitandquarry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DJI_20221213160100_0002.jpg)
P&Q Profile: Anderson Columbia’s Daniel Barrs
Daniel Barrs, plant manager of Anderson Columbia’s Tejas Quarry in New Braunfels, Texas, paid P&Q a visit to discuss developments at his operation, industry issues and more. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction job openings down in October
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says construction job openings dropped by 52,000 positions in October and 21,000 positions from a year ago. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction employment up in October
The construction industry added 1,000 jobs in October, according to the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC). Keep Reading
ABC: Construction employment up in September
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says the construction industry gained 19,000 jobs in September, with nonresidential construction adding 13,100. Keep Reading
Report: Construction employment up in most metro areas
The Associated General Contractors of America says construction employment was up in 69 percent of metros in August versus a year earlier. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction employment up in August
Illinois, Arizona and Georgia were among the states that added the most jobs in the month, while Minnesota, California and Missouri lost the most in August. Keep Reading
Skills shortages hindering construction workforce
While workforces in industries like hotels and restaurants are facing worker shortages as a whole, the construction industry's workforce is lacking skilled labor specifically, according to Anirban Basu. Keep Reading
How drones can unlock potential within your operation
Propeller Aero’s Richard Hordern-Gibbings points out the benefits that stem from adopting drone technology within pits and quarries. Keep Reading
Emphasizing suicide prevention among construction workers
With September being Suicide Prevention Month, the Associated Builders & Contractors is promoting mental health among construction workers. Keep Reading
