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...
Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski break down 20 trends shaping the aggregate industry this year. With the new year approaching, Kevin and Jack step back from the daily headlines to look at the bigger picture influencing producers nationwide. They open with market and economic themes – including steady-yet-slightly lower aggregate volumes and the continued shift toward value over volume. Kevin and Jack touch on potential funding uncertainty coming in 2026, as well as what’s transpiring in the mixe...
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...
