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From the Magazine

AEM’s Wuesthoff previews the next ConExpo-Con/Agg

June 30, 2022By P&Q Staff

Although 2020’s show was cut short due to the pandemic, one trade show executive expects a record turnout for the industry’s largest show in 2023.

Michele Stanley, vice president of government and regulatory affairs at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), took part in a Q&A at the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Breaking down the industry’s legislative, regulatory agenda

June 29, 2022By Jack Kopanski

Michele Stanley provided Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference attendees with an overview of the issues the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association is currently focused on.

FMI anticipates the next industry transactions that close will be driven first by buyer synergies. Photo: P&Q Staff

Plenty to keep tabs on within the aggregate industry

June 28, 2022By Kevin Yanik

P&Q’s Kevin Yanik reflects on the business environment surrounding aggregates, presenting key takeaways from the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference.

Photo: kozmoat98/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

The industry reexamines safety following mine fatality uptick

June 27, 2022By Carly Bemer

After 2021 produced an unusually high number of mine fatalities, the aggregate industry is reevaluating how to move forward safely.

Dodge Construction Network says a growing backlog is supporting positive momentum for construction starts. Photo: ablokhin/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Optimistic outlook for construction in coming months

June 23, 2022By Jack Kopanski

Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch expects a bounceback second quarter and remainder of 2022 despite continued headwinds.

FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin delivered a construction materials market outlook June 8 at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. The magazine hosted its annual event at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Georgia. Photo: P&Q Staff

What to watch as the rest of 2022 unfolds

June 22, 2022By Kevin Yanik

FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin delivered a construction materials market outlook at this month’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Find out what he’ll be paying attention to.

P&Q Profile: The Frazier Quarry’s Kevin Baker

June 21, 2022By P&Q Staff

P&Q recently paid The Frazier Quarry’s Kevin Baker a visit, during which he discussed his start in aggregates and the growing family-owned company.

Says Trimble Applanix’s Damir Gumerov: “It’s easier to design a mine site as a closed environment, something where you train people on the site to react.” Photo: P&Q Staff

MSHA program aims to enhance driver safety

June 20, 2022By William Doran and Margo Lopez

Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez outline a recent program from the Mine Safety & Health Administration aimed at protecting truck drivers.