Editors’ Blog

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FMI discusses aggregate industry dynamics, construction market

October 11, 2023 By and

George Reddin and Rob Mineo with FMI Capital Advisors sat down with P&Q’s Kevin Yanik to discuss second quarter industry dynamics, the current construction market, M&A activity and more.

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After a successful 2022, industry stakeholders are optimistic that, given the right conditions, 2023 with be another bountiful year. Photo: P&Q Staff

Assessing the mood of the aggregate industry

September 27, 2023 By

While this year probably won’t be one for the record book, P&Q’s Kevin Yanik says producers are once again exhibiting the resiliency that gutted them to success during the early years of the decade.

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Crush Mode’s Micah Tysver, third from left, recently partnered with IRock Crushers in the Upper Midwest. Photo: IRock Crushers

Six questions with Crush Mode’s Micah Tysver

September 25, 2023 By

P&Q paid Crush Mode president Micah Tysver a visit to discuss his start-up company in the Upper Midwest, his new partnership with IRock Crushers and more.

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How residential, nonresidential construction is faring

September 21, 2023 By and

FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Rob Mineo characterize what’s been happening in these key construction markets.

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How IIJA funds are flowing thus far

September 6, 2023 By and

BMC Enterprises’ Nathan McKean shares his experience with Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) projects while offering an outlook for residential and nonresidential construction.

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What’s happening with construction materials M&A

August 29, 2023 By and

FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Rob Mineo discuss what’s been happening in the M&A market and what to expect in the coming months.

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Aggregate producers are forecasting several more years of significant growth, but attracting talented people to the industry remains a real challenge. Photo by Kevin Yanik

Aggregate production healthy thus far in 2023

August 28, 2023 By

2023 might not be one for the record books, but producers will take the outcomes they’ve gotten given high interest rates, materials prices and ongoing labor shortages.

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BMC CEO talks M&A, construction market dynamics

August 23, 2023 By and

BMC Enterprises’ Nathan McKean shares his assessment of the merger and acquisition (M&A) environment while detailing how his outlooks on residential, commercial and industrial have changed in the last 12 months.

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Luck Stone leaders reflect on 100th anniversary

August 22, 2023 By and

Charlie Luck and Richard Luck, who represent the third and fourth generations at family-owned Luck Stone, discuss the ongoing celebration while sharing their fondest memories in business.

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