Pit & Quarry Weekly Report

DECEMBER 15, 2020

LEADING OFF

The aggregate industry’s resilience paves a pathway forward

2020 has been one for the books, Schurco Slurry’s Will Pierce writes. But it only adds to the importance of the industry’s collective products – for both producers and manufacturers.

Plus: Assessing the industry as 2020 nears its end

NEWS

NSSGA leaders provide glimpse of road ahead in Washington

Michael Johnson and Michele Stanley of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) paid P&Q a visit to share reactions to the 2020 election and how aggregate industry issues may play with the Biden administration and a divided Congress.

Is a highway bill coming in
(early) 2021?

Two industry leaders say passage is now more likely to happen in the new year. Michael Johnson and Michele Stanley of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association explain.

Industry veteran Sauser joins Superior

DSC Dredge names VP of manufacturing

Ritchie Bros. report explores excavator trends

Dodge Momentum Index down in November

USGS: Third-quarter aggregate production slips 5 percent

Dates, location selected for 2021
Pit & Quarry Roundtable

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ROAD TO RECOVERY

What’s in store for public works construction in 2021?

Dodge Data & Analytics forecasts public works construction starts to be flat in the new year. Richard Branch, Dodge Data’s chief economist, explains why in this video interview with Pit & Quarry.

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Plus: What Biden’s election means for the aggregate industry

Road to Recovery
Check out Pit & Quarry's special series dedicated to helping producers navigate the economic downturn.

CUTTING EDGE

New EIW line standardizes portable washing solutions

Eagle Iron Works (EIW) is now offering two standard portable lines that are available in a range of sizes, depending on needs. Find out more about the Eagle Trek line.

Plus: PPI, Vayeron partner on smart idler technology

FROM

MAGAZINE

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CDRA director offers 2020 assessment of C&D recycling

Bill Turley, the Construction & Demolition Recycling Association’s (CDRA) executive director, reflects on the year that was and what to expect in construction and demolition (C&D) next year.

FEATURES

Aggregate operations press on while exuding strength, vibrancy

Despite unexpected 2020 events, Bramco-MPS’s Mark Strader writes that the industry remains strong and is already looking ahead to a brighter year in 2021.

Plus: Lessons learned from a pandemic, courtesy of Luck Companies

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EDITORS' BLOG

Pennsylvania’s year of ups and downs continues

The threat of a late-year shutdown on Pennsylvania construction projects was the latest in a string of events that probably gave the state’s aggregate producers heart palpitations. Long-term funding solutions could, however, finally be on the way.

Plus: A midsummer look back on how Pennsylvania’s aggregate producers overcame obstacles

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How Georgia's aggregate producers are faring these days

Jeff Wansley, executive director of the Georgia Construction Aggregate Association, discusses the state of the aggregate industry in the Peach State – and more – with P&Q.

News and notes from
Washington state

Bruce Chattin of the Washington Aggregates & Concrete Association (WACA), shares what he’s seeing in the Evergreen State these days – and more – with P&Q.

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