In the very first Drilling Deeper episode of 2026, Pit & Quarry editorial director Kevin Yanik and managing editor Jack Kopanski lay out 10 trends they’ll be watching closely in aggregates throughout 2026. Among the topics explored this episode are: • Autonomy. How it moves from pilot programs to commercial-ready systems • AI and connectivity. How AI, automation and telematics further take hold • Mergers and acquisitions. Who’s poised to buy this year, and what’s ahead for producer and m...
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In the very first Drilling Deeper episode of 2026, Pit & Quarry editorial director Kevin Yanik and managing editor Jack Kopanski lay out 10 trends they’ll be watching closely in aggregates throughout 2026. Among the topics explored this episode are: • Autonomy. How it moves from pilot programs to commercial-ready systems • AI and connectivity. How AI, automation and telematics further take hold • Mergers and acquisitions. Who’s poised to buy this year, and what’s ahead for producer and m...
Episode 45: Midyear economic update with Dodge Construction Network's Eric Gaus
Drilling Deeper: A Pit & Quarry podcast
46 minutes
6 months ago
Episode 45: Midyear economic update with Dodge Construction Network's Eric Gaus
Eric Gaus, chief economist of Dodge Construction Network, joins the show to give an update on the economy and the construction industry midway through 2025, as well as a look ahead to the second half of the year. Gaus offers insights into the economy as a whole, including the impact headwinds such as tariffs and interest rates have had, how the construction industry has fared through the first six months of the year and the current state of the industry workforce. Also in this episode, Gaus b...
Drilling Deeper: A Pit & Quarry podcast
In the very first Drilling Deeper episode of 2026, Pit & Quarry editorial director Kevin Yanik and managing editor Jack Kopanski lay out 10 trends they’ll be watching closely in aggregates throughout 2026. Among the topics explored this episode are: • Autonomy. How it moves from pilot programs to commercial-ready systems • AI and connectivity. How AI, automation and telematics further take hold • Mergers and acquisitions. Who’s poised to buy this year, and what’s ahead for producer and m...
