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AGC: Nearly half of U.S. adds construction jobs in April
Twenty four states added construction jobs from March to April this year. From April 2022, 42 states have increased their construction employment. Keep Reading
MACC-Tech: Attracting the next generation to aggregates
Developed by the Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association, the MACC-Tech initiative provides a two-year aggregate-focused curriculum to interested high school students. Keep Reading
Report: Construction job openings up once again
The Associated Builders & Contractors reports that construction job openings jumped from 129,000 between January and February. Keep Reading
Keeping qualified employees in a candidate-driven market
The aggregate industry continues to face a shortage of qualified workers as older generations retire. Industry experts discuss how employers can find and retain qualified employees in a tough market. Keep Reading
10 qualities of effective business leaders
Skilled managers motivate workers and create more profits, but becoming an effective manager is more a process than a destination. Keep Reading
Report: Four out of five states added construction jobs in 2022
Associated General Contractors of America leaders say firms would have added more people if they could find workers. Keep Reading
![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
