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AGC: Contractor outlook dims amid economic worries
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says contractors are growing more cautious about 2026 amid economic uncertainty and workforce strains – even as data center work stays strong. Keep Reading
Eagle Materials posts jump in heavy materials revenue
Higher volumes and pricing pushed aggregate and concrete revenue up at the end of 2025. Keep Reading
Knife River raising the bar on workforce training
From an indoor dome to mock jobsite environments, the Knife River Training Center is redefining how aggregate producers can develop people. Keep Reading
Titan America to acquire Keystone Cement
The $310 million deal will add Keystone Cement’s assets to Titan America’s Mid-Atlantic operations. Keep Reading
What’s next for aggregates?
What will the industry’s story be when 2026 is said and done? P&Q’s Kevin Yanik explores. Keep Reading
LCA: Great Lakes limestone shipments down 6 percent in 2025
The Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA) says limestone shipments from U.S. quarries were down 5 percent while Canadian shipments dropped 9.7 percent. Keep Reading
ACPA names Amrize’s Cleary board chair
Patrick Cleary, a senior vice president at Amrize and former Holcim US leader, will guide the association’s priorities this year. Keep Reading
NMA, ARTBA push for permitting reform
The National Mining Association (NMA) and the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) are among those urging the Senate to see the House’s permitting legislation through. Keep Reading
TACA names vice president of government affairs
Clinton Harned, who previously served as director of the Texas Senate Natural Resources Committee, joins the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA). Keep Reading
