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Darren Constantino

Darren Constantino is an editor of Pit & Quarry magazine. He can be reached at dconstantino@northcoastmedia.net.

Aggregate producers fail to meet Wall Street expectations

The two largest producers of aggregate in the U.S. both missed Wall Street expectations with their second-quarter numbers, and weather played a factor. Keep Reading

Vulcan Materials shipments down in second quarter 2017

The company's second-quarter results reflect record unit profitability in its aggregate segment despite wet weather and difficult operating conditions. Keep Reading

HeidelbergCement reports results for second quarter 2017

In the second quarter, the sales volumes of HeidelbergCement’s building materials rose substantially as a result of the consolidation of Italcementi. Keep Reading

Polaris Materials reports second quarter results

Polaris Materials reported second-quarter sales volumes of 650,000 tons, an increase of 16 percent over the first quarter. Keep Reading

Dodge Momentum Index moves higher in June

The Dodge Momentum Index from Dodge Data & Analytics took another step forward in June, increasing 1.1 percent to 141.1 (2000=100) from its revised May reading of 139.6. Keep Reading

Florida awards Cemex for supporting education

Cemex was among 40 businesses and individuals recognized for their efforts to further education initiatives in the state of Florida. Keep Reading

Polaris Materials ends strategic alliance with Cemex

Polaris Materials has announced that the company and its subsidiary Eagle Rock Aggregates will not renew their strategic alliance agreement with Cemex Inc. Keep Reading

Report: Global construction aggregate market to reach $468 billion by 2024

A report says the global construction aggregate market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 6.1 percent through 2024. Keep Reading

Granite Construction named a ‘Most Trustworthy Company’

Granite Construction Inc. has been named to the Forbes list of the "100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America" for the third consecutive year. Keep Reading

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