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Photo:Capital Aggregates’ Jamie Jones says there’s a comfort level in Missouri, where the state has added new gas tax funds and other monies into infrastructure. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Gauging the potential impact of the 2024 election

April 23, 2024 By

The presidential election was a leading discussion point
in one Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference discussion this year.

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Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Quarry Faces: April 2024

April 22, 2024 By

Photos from the Georgia Construction Aggregate Association’s Management Workshop & Expo in Atlanta and MINExchange in Phoenix.

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What producers, manufacturers are forecasting for 2024 (Part 2)

April 19, 2024 By

Many producers and manufacturers were able to rebuild inventories in 2023 and are optimistic about the rest of 2024.

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single-digit growth in its aggregate volumes this year. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

What producers, manufacturers are forecasting for 2024 (Part 1)

April 18, 2024 By

Many producers and manufacturers expect shades of 2023 to continue into this year, but there is still room for more growth.

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NSSGA’s Michael Johnson says discussion on the next federal infrastructure bill must begin now. Photo: EXTREME-PHOTOGRAPHER/E+/Getty Images

What’s ahead for the funding of roads, bridges

April 17, 2024 By

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Michael Johnson discussed the state of highway funding at the 2024 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference.

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Effectively managing workplace exams

April 16, 2024 By and

Creating a comprehensive record of workplace exams is crucial for documenting adverse safety or health conditions found, notifying affected miners, and taking action to correct them.

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Says Vulcan Materials’ Frank Suarez: “2023 was a very good year for us. Our sales and operations teams worked to deliver value to our customers.” Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Reflecting on the 2023 construction materials market (Part 2)

April 15, 2024 By

During a second discussion at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, aggregate producers and equipment suppliers discussed 2023 materials demand and the impact of federal funding.

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IRock Crushers’ Nate Russell (pictured in foreground): “We had a half dozen or so yellow iron dealers that had a massive influx of inventory from their primary supplier. It certainly put us in a unique position.” Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Reflecting on the 2023 construction materials market (Part 1)

April 12, 2024 By

As this year’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference discussions got underway, aggregate producers and equipment suppliers shared their assessments of 2023.

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Photo by Joe McCarthy

How autonomy might redefine the quarry

April 11, 2024 By

Autonomous hauling has been getting a lot of love lately on the pages of Pit & Quarry. And […]

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