Tag: aggregate production

The production of crushed stone, sand and gravel in the fourth quarter showed signs of softening, according to FMI Capital Advisors. Photo: Diatrezor/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

USGS: Aggregate production dipped slightly in 2023

March 1, 2024By

Fourth-quarter gains in crushed stone and sand and gravel put an end to several quarters of consecutive decreases.

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2021 aggregate production totals should be favorable once the U.S. Geological Survey presents them in full early in 2022. Photo: P&Q Staff

USGS: Third-quarter aggregate production declines

November 29, 2023By

Total construction aggregate production was down slightly in the third quarter, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Get breakdowns on crushed stone and sand and gravel.

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The latest U.S. Geological Survey data indicates that aggregate production was down three quarters in a row through the second quarter of 2023. Photo: P&Q Staff

Aggregate producers emphasizing value over volume

November 29, 2023By

Pricing drove prosperity for aggregate producers this year as volumes dipped from record-high levels.

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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, 2023By

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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The new plant produces two spec sands. Photo: P&Q Staff

USGS: Aggregate production down slightly in second quarter

September 6, 2023By

While crushed stone production was flat, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) says sand and gravel production slipped 4 percent in the second quarter.

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P&Q Profile: Goodfellow Corporation’s Blake Anderson

July 5, 2023By

Goodfellow’s Blake Anderson recently paid P&Q a visit to discuss his career in the industry, his time with Goodfellow and how producers are faring in Arizona.

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Previewing the magazine’s fifth annual Dealer Issue

June 30, 2023By

Pit & Quarry editor-in-chief Kevin Yanik sets the table for the magazine’s July 2023 edition, detailing what dealers shared with him while providing industry updates.

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The new plant produces two spec sands. Photo: P&Q Staff

Ranking the nation’s top 100 sand and gravel producers

June 14, 2023By

The U.S. Geological Survey published a list of the nation’s top producers based on the volumes they put out in a recent year.

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Digging into the latest US aggregate production totals

May 31, 2023By and

Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik shares insights from the latest U.S. Geological Survey report indicating that aggregate production is down nationwide.

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