Archive for July 2022

FMI Capital Advisors' George Reddin expects an emphasis on recycled asphalt and aggregates to continue. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Integrating sustainability into operations (Part 2)

July 31, 2022 By P&Q Staff

Check out what was said during a second Pit & Quarry Roundtable discussion centered around sustainability in the aggregate industry.

Says Tread Technologies’ Curtis Lederle: “This industry has something that [the] tech [industry] doesn’t: a tangible impact that they can see and point to.” Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

How producers are making the most of available tech (Part 2)

July 30, 2022 By PQ Staff

Find out what was said during a second Pit & Quarry Roundtable discussion that centered around the tremendous tech opportunities available to aggregate producers.

Report: Economy, nonresidential construction down in second quarter

July 29, 2022 By Jack Kopanski

The U.S. economy contracted last quarter, and nonresidential spending is down in 10 of the last 11 quarters.

Integrating sustainability into operations (Part 1)

July 29, 2022 By P&Q Staff

Find out how producers are incorporating sustainability concepts into operations and what was discussed on the topic at the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference.

A stationary plant can support longer conveyor systems due to the site’s permanent structure. Photo: P&Q staff

Martin Marietta sets several second-quarter records

July 28, 2022 By Kevin Yanik

Ward Nye, chairman and CEO of the nation’s second-largest aggregate producer, reflected on the company’s performance in April, May and June.

Polydeck’s Jerry Teague says his company is exploring technology it can incorporate into screen media panels to provide users insights via their smartphones. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

How producers are making the most of available tech (Part 1)

July 28, 2022 By P&Q Staff

During the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, aggregate producers shared their struggles implementing cutting-edge tech that’s widely available yet barely put to use industrywide.