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As populations expand into areas that were once remote, aggregate producers are facing new challenges. (Photo: Gerville/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Permitting, zoning and the risk of running out of rock

Andrew Pinkerton of the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association says rising demand for construction materials is colliding with land-use pressures, putting access to aggregates at risk. Keep Reading

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Chapter 2: Geology & Site Selection | P&Q University Handbook

Chapter 2 explores the importance of understanding geology, deposit characteristics and location strategy to ensure efficient, sustainable and profitable operations. Keep Reading

Says Geologic’s Ben Black: "Over the next five to 10 years, there’s going to be an explosion of new quarries all around the country." Photo: Morsa Images/E+/Getty Images

P&Q Profile: GeoLogic’s Benjamin Black

P&Q sat down with GeoLogic’s Benjamin Black earlier this year to discuss 2024 from a business standpoint and what he expects to unfold during the rest of this year. Keep Reading

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How to enhance public perception of the industry

GeoLogic’s Ben Black and Randy Kunz discuss how the public perceives the local quarry and what can be done to better tell our story. Keep Reading

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