Producers, manufacturers discuss industry challenges
Those who attended the 2023 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference reflect on the impacts of inflation, regulation and workforce shortages.
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Addressing workforce woes
As the industry searches for skilled workers, Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says there are things the companies can do to attract more employees.
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Report: More good growth for commercial, institutional projects
Dodge Construction Network says the commercial and institutional components of its Dodge Momentum Index rose in November.
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Producers turning to tech as solution to labor shortage
Kemper Equipment’s Greg Donecker offers an industry reflection for 2022 while outlining trends that emerged over the past 12 months.
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ABC: Construction job openings down in October
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says construction job openings dropped by 52,000 positions in October and 21,000 positions from a year ago.
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P&Q Profile: Screen Machine’s Billy Stump II
Billy Stump II, director of national sales at Screen Machine Industries, paid P&Q a visit to share his latest aggregate industry observations.
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Exploring applicant-tracking systems, cross-training and more
In his latest column, Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik discusses systems that track job applications across companies and the idea of cross-training employees.
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Former House speaker explores the workforce challenge
During a Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference visit last month, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich discussed the workforce and the variety of obstacles creating problems for employers in dire need of people.
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Gallery: More sights from the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable
Check out some additional photos from the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference that took place last month at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Georgia.
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