Editors’ Blog

Digging into the latest US aggregate production totals

May 31, 2023By Marie Emerick and Kevin Yanik

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

Dodge: On the ‘razor’s edge’ of a recession

May 24, 2023By Marie Emerick and Jack Kopanski

Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says while the risk of a recession in 2023 is real, he believes the U.S. will still avoid one this year.

Dodge: Banking on nonbuilding construction

May 17, 2023By Marie Emerick and Jack Kopanski

Increased funding from the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act has the nonbuilding construction sector set up well, but future disbursement delays could slow the sector.

MSHA encouraging operators to emphasize safety this week

May 15, 2023By Kevin Yanik

The Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) inaugural ‘Stand Down to Save Lives’ day is May 17, with the agency asking operators to address safety areas of concern this week.

Says MSHA assistant secretary Christopher Williamson: “We accomplish more if we all work together, and miners are safer and healthier as a result.” Photo: MSHA

P&Q exclusive: MSHA chief reflects on 2023 mining fatalities

May 11, 2023By Kevin Yanik

Christopher Williamson, assistant secretary at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), discusses the troublesome trend in industry fatalities and the agency’s inaugural ‘Stand Down to Save Lives’ day next week.

Highs and lows in nonresidential construction

May 10, 2023By Marie Emerick and Jack Kopanski

Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch points out several nonresidential construction subsectors that are helping to boost the sector as a whole in the face of declines elsewhere.

Mixed outlook on tap for residential construction

May 3, 2023By Marie Emerick and Jack Kopanski

Single-family starts have slowly started to increase in recent months, according to Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch.

Evaluating the current state of construction

May 2, 2023By Marie Emerick and Jack Kopanski

While the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act and a boon in manufacturing starts are helping some construction sectors, others are feeling more strain from rising interest rates, says Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch.

The FEC Quarry is one of the largest aggregate operations in the U.S., producing about 8.5 million finished tons per year. Photo: P&Q Staff

Cemex shows off FEC Quarry during Young Leaders tour

May 1, 2023By Kevin Yanik

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Young Leaders had the chance to view components of the massive operation last week in Miami.