Pit & Quarry Magazine

01/07/2026

Caterpillar outlined its plans for autonomous equipment at CES 2026, detailing the next era of intelligent machines.

Excavators, loaders, haul trucks, dozers and compactors will be among the equipment Caterpillar develops within its intelligent product lineup.

Says Jaime Mineart, chief technology officer at Cat: “By embedding into construction workflows, we’re reshaping the industry to achieve safer jobsites, better jobs and easy precision that redefines productivity for the modern jobsite.”

Get additional details about the road ahead at Caterpillar. ⬇️

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Exhibiting at CES 2026, the company says the next era of intelligent machines includes excavators, loaders, dozers and other construction equipment.

01/07/2026

Amrize agreed to acquire PB Materials, an aggregate producer with a ready-mixed concrete network in West Texas.

The acquisition will give Amrize more than 50 years of aggregate reserves in West Texas. PB Materials also adds 26 operational sites to Amrize’s network, extending its operations throughout the South.

Says Amrize chairman and CEO Jan Jenisch: “Today’s milestone is an important step in our strategy of investing for growth in North America’s most attractive markets. I have great respect for the leadership and expertise of PB Materials and look forward to welcoming their 340 talented teammates to the Amrize family.”

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The deal will give Amrize 26 sites and more than 50 years of aggregate reserves in West Texas.

01/06/2026

CalPortland promoted Bill Mullen to president at the start of 2026. He previously served as CalPortland’s COO.

Says CalPortland CEO Allen Hamblen: “With 32 years of experience in the building materials industry, Bill brings extensive expertise and a proven record of success.”

Learn more about this industry development. ⬇️

Bill Mullen, who has dedicated more than 24 years of his career to the company, was promoted to the leadership position

01/06/2026

Aggregate producers and equipment manufacturers point to backlogs, stabilizing markets and megatrends as setting the stage for a cautious yet confident 2026.

Read more from representatives at Caterpillar, Route 82 Sand & Gravel, Amrize, Masaba, Inc., CEMEX, Astec Industries, Inc., Granite Construction and John Deere. 👇

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Producers and manufacturers point to backlogs, stabilizing markets and megatrends as setting the stage for a cautious yet confident 2026.

01/06/2026

Total starts were down 20.5 percent in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.22 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network.

Nonresidential building starts fell 13.4 percent, residential starts increased 13.3 percent and nonbuilding starts dropped 43.7 percent over the month.

Says Eric Gaus, chief economist at Dodge: “A lack of megaproject activity contributed to a weak November for construction starts. There were only two structures over a billion dollars.”

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Total construction starts slipped more than 20 percent in November, with nonbuilding starts dropping the most at nearly 44 percent.

01/05/2026

Big things are happening in 2026! 🗓️

From trade shows to conferences, the year is packed with can’t-miss industry events. Stay ahead of the game and explore what’s coming up below. ⬇️

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ConExpo-Con/Agg and Hillhead return as key fixtures this year, with plenty of other meetings and trade shows taking place throughout 2026.

01/05/2026

With more than 30 years of management experience in technical and operational roles, Dyno Nobel’s Mike Kotraba has no shortage of insight into what makes a blast most effective.

P&Q recently tapped into his expertise to explore the factors driving optimal fragmentation, as well as the missteps standing in the way of a successful blast. Read it here. ⬇️

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With more than 30 years of management experience, Dyno Nobel’s Mike Kotraba has no shortage of insight into what makes a quarry blast most effective.

01/02/2026

Elliot Archibald of LJ Inc. and Supreme Manufacturing, Inc. is hopeful the industry can parlay a strong 2025 into a successful 2026.

Check out the full video with Archibald and Pit & Quarry’s Jack Kopanski here: https://heyor.ca/V0R0bf

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Pit & Quarry! 🎉

Thank you for your continued support. Here’s to a successful and productive 2026 ahead!

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12/31/2025

As 2025 winds down, closes out the year with a special episode looking back at what defined the aggregate industry this year – and what’s already shaping up for 2026.

Join editorial director Kevin Yanik and managing editor Jack Kopanski as they break down Pit & Quarry’s 16 most-read stories, recap a packed fourth quarter and share insights into what’s ahead for the new year.

🎧 Tune in here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://heyor.ca/82eF8B

As 2025 comes to a close, Drilling Deeper wraps up the year with one final episode that reflects on what shaped the aggregate industry over the past 12 months – and what’s already building momentum for 2026.

12/30/2025

Capital: Materials, Paving & Construction vice president of operations Chris Williams says 2025 was a record year for the company, bolstered by strong demand.

Check out our full video with Williams and Pit & Quarry’s Jack Kopanski here: https://heyor.ca/qpb2kn

12/29/2025

The 2025 edition of the Pit & Quarry University Handbook opens with an in-depth look at the industry’s foundation.

Chapter 1 breaks down how U.S. producers supply roughly 2.4 billion metric tons of crushed stone, sand and gravel each year, supporting more than 100,000 jobs and billions in economic activity.

Explore how aggregate production evolved from the postwar highway boom to today’s infrastructure-driven demand, why volumes have softened since the mid-2000s peak and what recent federal investment and ASCE’s 2025 “C” infrastructure grade mean for future materials needs.

Read Chapter 1 and explore the full Handbook here. ⬇️

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A broad look at the aggregate industry, its market drivers, regulatory landscape and the essential role it plays in infrastructure and economic development.