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ARA releases updated economic forecast

March 14, 2024By

The American Rental Association (ARA) forecasts a 7.9 percent increase in construction and general tool rental revenue in 2024 totaling $77.3 billion.

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In its latest quarterly report on aggregates, the U.S. Geological Survey says aggregate production was up 3 percent in the third quarter. Photo: P&Q Staff

What public producers are saying about their fourth quarters

March 5, 2024By

Find out how a number of public aggregate producers – including Vulcan Materials and Martin Marietta – fared in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Equipment manufacturers reflect on their 2023 performances

February 6, 2024By

Several suppliers who joined the magazine at the 2024 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference offered insights on the marketplace last year.

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Equipment manufacturers have an overall positive outlook for 2023, though some challenges from last year will persist. Photo: Juan-Enrique/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Manufacturers optimistic for 2023 despite challenges

January 3, 2023By

As 2023 gets underway, construction equipment manufacturers are hopeful they can carry their 2022 success into the coming months.

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World of Concrete 2023 will take place Jan. 17-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Photo: Informa Markets

Loaded industry calendar on tap for 2023

December 26, 2022By

Plenty of conferences, trade shows and state association shows are scheduled for the new year aside from ConExpo-Con/Agg.

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After a successful 2022, industry stakeholders are optimistic that, given the right conditions, 2023 with be another bountiful year. Photo: P&Q Staff

Aggregate industry stakeholders hopeful for 2023

December 13, 2022By

Aggregate producers, equipment manufacturers, dealers and state association heads are mostly optimistic heading into the new year.

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An effective rollout of Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act funds will have an effect on construction materials demand in 2023 and beyond. Photo: P&Q Staff

How construction materials producers are coping with uncertainty

November 30, 2022By

Industry insiders discuss the trends and dynamics taking hold of the market right now.

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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

The pandemic and its effects on aggregate demand linger

August 31, 2021By

The inability to fully shake COVID will result in minor impacts to aggregate demand, according to P&Q contributor David Chereb.

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Says PPI’s Jeff Poe: “You can have a conveyor track perfectly in the center for years, and then all of a sudden it will want to track to the left or the right.” Photo: P&Q Staff

Chereb: More growth is on the horizon for aggregate producers

May 3, 2021By

P&Q contributor David Chereb says the industry can expect an infrastructure bill and a growing economy to charge aggregate demand in the months and years to come.

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