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P&Q University Lesson 3: Geology Posted on 16 Aug 2019 in the featured & Pit & Quarry University categories.

In lesson 3 of the Pit & Quarry University Handbook, readers learn about geology and different land ranges, as well as the aggregate produced from them.

Vulcan, Martin Marietta, MDU Resources share second-quarter 2019 results Posted on 05 Aug 2019 in the featured & News categories.

Vulcan Materials Co., Martin Marietta Materials and MDU Resources revealed their second-quarter 2019 results. Check them out here.

P&Q University Lesson 2: Site Selection & Plant Design Posted on 05 Aug 2019 in the featured & Pit & Quarry University categories.

The second lesson of Pit & Quarry University focuses on site selection and plant design for your aggregate operation.

P&Q University Lesson 1: Industry Overview Posted on 01 Aug 2019 in the featured & Pit & Quarry University categories.

The first lesson in Pit & Quarry University is an industry overview, which details the progress of every aspect of the industry.

Solving the industry’s people problem Posted on 30 Jul 2019 in the featured & Features categories.

2019 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference attendees discussed the many labor challenges they’re encountering these days, as well as solutions to solidify the industry’s workforce.

The workforce challenge that isn’t going away Posted on 24 Jun 2019 in the featured & Features categories.

While producers and manufacturers struggle to find quality people and keep them on board, progressive companies are getting creative to build their future workforce.

Easily corrected blasting deficiencies Posted on 11 Jun 2019 in the featured & Features categories.

Equipment manufacturers offer simple measures aggregate producers can deploy to enhance their operation.

P&Q Profile: Arizona Drilling & Blasting’s Pete Tramontanas Posted on 29 May 2019 in the featured & Features categories.

P&Q's conversation with Pete Tramontanas, the general manager of Arizona Drilling & Blasting.

P&Q Profile: Hammett Gravel Co.’s Tripp Hammett Posted on 28 May 2019 in the featured & Features categories.

A conversation with Tripp Hammett, the president and co-owner of central Mississippi-based Hammett Gravel Co.