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Dredge providing Barrett Paving distinct advantages

December 1, 2021 By and

Neil Hoobler, president of Supreme Manufacturing, met with P&Q to discuss how Barrett Paving’s new dredge operation allows the company to realize new efficiencies.

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AGC: Construction jobs up in two-thirds of metros

December 1, 2021 By

From October 2020 to October 2021, the Associated General Contractors of America says two-thirds of metro areas have added construction jobs.

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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

Illinois producers cautiously optimistic for 2022

December 1, 2021 By

Dan Eichholz, executive director of the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers, shares his 2022 outlook on the aggregate industry in a short Q&A.

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Aggregate production up nicely in the third quarter

November 30, 2021 By

Crushed stone and sand and gravel production each got solid bumps, with aggregate production nationwide approaching 2 billion metric tons through three-quarters of 2021.

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MDU Resources looks outward to 2026

November 30, 2021 By

Knife River Corp.’s parent company unveiled a five-year capital investment plan that includes investing in the Honey Creek Quarry in Texas.

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David Chereb Group expects aggregate demand to be slightly impacted because of the enduring pandemic. Photo: Nikola Nastasic/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

How Michigan producers are situated for the coming months

November 29, 2021 By

Doug Needham, executive director of the Michigan Aggregates Association, discusses the state of the industry within his state in a short Q&A.

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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

Plenty to celebrate as 2021 nears an end

November 26, 2021 By

Aggregate production and pricing were up, trade shows returned and a historic infrastructure bill passed. P&Q’s Kevin Yanik offers a year-in-review for the aggregate industry as 2021 winds down.

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Nonresidential, nonbuilding push construction starts upward

November 23, 2021 By

Dodge Construction Network says construction starts across the construction start value chain increased 16 percent last month, totaling an annual rate of $1.01 trillion.

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Contract crusher adjusts how it inventories

November 23, 2021 By and

John Scepaniak, mining project manager at Wm. D. Scepaniak, shares how his company is reacting to supply chain issues to keep its plants running effectively.

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