Pit & Quarry Weekly Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

LEADING OFF

Positive momentum established for the year ahead

After a year of uncertainty, FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Scott Duncan write that a few key drivers should propel the construction materials industry forward in 2021. Find out what those drivers are.

NEWS

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Canada, like the US, calling for drastic infrastructure improvements

A construction sector coalition is urging federal and provincial governments to deliver on infrastructure investments in Canada. Learn what coalition leaders are asking for.

Martin Marietta growth continues in the fourth quarter

The company’s building materials business achieved record fourth-quarter revenues and gross profit. Find out what chairman and CEO Ward Nye had to say as he reflected on the past year and looks to the months ahead.

Plus: Fourth-quarter 2020 recaps for Eagle Materials, USLM

Aggregate rail carloads down in January

OSHA issues revised COVID-19 guidance

Dodge Momentum Index up to start 2021

Construction employment stalls in January

Granite opens office in Phoenix area

Case, Nueces partner for hurricane recovery

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ROAD TO RECOVERY

Sponsored: AGC economist weighs in on a 2021 infrastructure bill

In this week’s video, Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors (AGC), explains why the odds of a major U.S. infrastructure bill passing this year have improved. Additionally, Simonson puts forth a timeline on when an infrastructure bill may ultimately be completed.

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Plus: Employment as an indicator of the industry’s health

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

CUTTING EDGE

The latest in screen media technologies

Several new technologies are available in screen media, including Polydeck’s DMax line and Haver & Boecker Niagara’s Ty-Deck Ultra modular option. Check out some of the latest developments in screen media.

Plus: Libra, Command Alkon delivering solution for silo safety

FEATURES

BARD Materials on track with
multi-site analysis system

In this month’s cover story, BARD Materials’ Alex Gribben shares how trading in spreadsheets for a sophisticated production tracking and analysis system is improving efficiencies at his company.

FROM THE MAGAZINE

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Previewing the 2021 NSSGA Annual Convention

Jennifer Dugas of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) provides an exclusive look ahead to the association’s upcoming digital convention.

P&Q Profile: Masters RMC’s
Bob Housel

Read our conversation with the president of Pennsylvania-based Masters RMC, who also currently serves the Pennsylvania Aggregates & Concrete Association as chairman. Housel weighs in on the market’s current conditions while sharing some history of his family business.

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