APRIL 7, 2020

LEADING OFF

Getting parts and service in a pandemic   Some producers are seeing a slight slowdown on the supply side while others report their vendors really aren’t missing a beat through the coronavirus pandemic. Find out what’s taking place on the front lines of the aggregate industry.   Read More   // P&Q's coronavirus coverage: The Pit & Quarry team reports on industry updates surrounding COVID-19.

NEWS

Is a major infrastructure deal in the cards?   Aggregate producers and industry stakeholders have long awaited a meaningful, multi-year transportation bill to emerge from Washington. With President Trump last week calling for a $2 trillion infrastructure infusion, might a significant federal bill be on the horizon?   Read More

How one dealer is working through the coronavirus   Jordan Russell, CEO of Indiana-based Belt Tech, is optimistic about the road ahead and already sees the industry pulling through the coronavirus pandemic together.   Read More

How construction companies are adjusting to the coronavirus   Nonresidential building plans ease back in March   Cemex pauses production in Mexico as coronavirus response   Women’s conference brings CRH leaders together   Komatsu rebrands company-owned dealers

GUEST COMMENTARY

Coronavirus protection: Tips for aggregate producers   Aggregate producers and contractors are facing unprecedented challenges. Trimble's Kevin Garcia offers insights on how a prepared team with the right tools can succeed in this new normal.   Read More // More: Catching up with Turner Mining Group sponsored content ↴       Measure Silo Content with 3D Accuracy   3DLevelScanners aka 3D Solid Scanners are the only level sensor to measure the topography in silos. Software accounts for surface variations for volume accuracy. Watch how BinMaster’s exclusive technology works!   Watch Here

FROM MAGAZINE

The very latest developments on the contractor front   Brian Turmail, spokesman for the Associated General Contractors of America, provided our sister magazine an exclusive update on coronavirus-related developments from construction’s front lines.   Read More sponsored content ↴       Get a deal on genuine Columbia Steel crusher wear parts   Excess stock wear parts for cone, gyratory, and jaw crushers. Check the inventory on our website and contact our Customer Service for pricing. USA made and ready to ship!   Learn More

P&Q SURVEY

Share your insights through P&Q’s coronavirus survey   Aggregate producers are invited to take a short survey about the coronavirus and its impact on their businesses.   Read More

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT

The Editor's View: Aggregate industry outlook for April   Pit & Quarry Editor-in-Chief Kevin Yanik discusses his conversations with industry members, their positive outlooks on the coming weeks despite the coronavirus, and the potential for significant infrastructure legislation.   Watch Here