Business
Five trends that defined aggregate demand in 2025
With volumes firming, producers leaned on pricing discipline, cost control and megaproject demand to navigate an uneven year. Keep Reading
Momentum builds ahead of next Hillhead show
Although ConExpo–Con/Agg is the big draw on the 2026 trade show calendar, Hillhead continues to strengthen its international reach in the UK. Keep Reading
Megaproject activity lifts construction starts
Ten projects exceeding $1 billion broke ground in October as nonbuilding work spikes nearly 60 percent. Keep Reading
Heidelberg Materials adds Delaware slag business
Heidelberg Materials North America acquired a slag grinding plant in Wilmington, Delaware, marking a step in its low-carbon cement strategy. Keep Reading
Cemex names senior VP of M&A
Will Price joins Cemex US to spearhead its merger and acquisition activity. Keep Reading
OAIMA Annual Meeting sets records, hosts Vivek Ramaswamy
The Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) had record attendance and vendors at its 2025 Annual Meeting. Keep Reading
Perspectives: Building momentum into 2026
Industry leaders see continued strength in infrastructure and nonresidential construction as producers gear up for another big year. Keep Reading
Producers power ahead with third-quarter gains
How are Vulcan Materials, Martin Marietta and other public producers performing of late? Get a rundown. Keep Reading
LCA: Great Lakes limestone shipments dip in October
The trade is down 5.6 percent this year, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA). Keep Reading
