WEEKLY REPORT

How Summit Materials performed in the first quarter

Anne Noonan, the company’s CEO, characterizes the business environment as ‘favorable towards the potential for additional price increases.’

ABC: Construction employment up last month

MDU Resources reflects on the start of 2022

Although the company took a loss in its construction materials business in the first quarter, its president and CEO is optimistic about the months ahead.

Crush or Mix Sticky, Wet, or Dry Materials

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Remembering Edward L. ‘Ted’ Baker

The longtime Florida Rock Industries leader who was enshrined in the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame this year died last month.

Dodge Momentum Index up in April

How Granite performed in the first quarter

Granite Construction released its first-quarter 2022 report, noting that gains were made in its aggregate business.

AGC: Nonresidental construction spending down in March

How spring start-up is going nationwide

Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik touches on the start to the aggregate production season and factors like weather and supply slowdowns that are affecting producers.

How investing in people can change operations

Sights from this year’s induction ceremony

Check out who was in attendance at the 2022 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee.

Baker accepts Hall of Fame honor on brother’s behalf

Check out a video of John Baker II delivering an acceptance speech on behalf of Florida Rock Industries’ Ted Baker.

Schurco Slurry talks business with dealers at AGG1

Will Pierce provided a positive outlook for the company earlier this year at the industry trade show.

Sandvik debuts UK373 wheeled cone crushing plant

Barry Murphy provides an overview of the company’s brand-new UK373 wheeled cone crushing plant.

NSSGA’s Young Leaders finally meet again in San Diego

The four-day National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) event drew a record number of attendees last week.

How bearing protection extends motor life

Motor-driven applications like pumping and air handling often run at constant speeds even when not required. Adding variable speed drives has many benefits, however, they can cause premature motor failure if not properly grounded.

Vulcan Materials reacts as Mexican operation suspended

The company released a statement about the suspension of quarrying activities following a government shutdown order.

Safety Concerns Solved

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Staker Parson cleans agg, reduces waste with right equipment

How aggregate producers can ensure safe start-ups this spring