Road to Prosperity
Road to Prosperity is a series developed with support from Van Der Graaf, and focuses on discussing and highlighting positive developments, trends, and advancements within the aggregate and mining industries, exploring ways to move forward and achieve success.
Heidelberg Materials, Eagle partner on new slag facility
Heidelberg Materials North America and Eagle Materials are collaborating on a new slag cement facility that will get underway this year in Houston. Keep Reading
CRH completes deals for BoDean, Northgate
The acquisitions provide CRH’s Materials Solutions business with entry into the state of California. Keep Reading
How construction materials firms fared in the first quarter
Factors such as pricing momentum, federal projects coming online and broad economic optimism are helping construction materials companies outperform the broader markets. Keep Reading
ABC: Latest report shows construction job openings are up
Construction job openings increased by 16,000 in February 2024 and were 32,000 above a year ago, according to the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC). Keep Reading
Covia acquiring Sidley sand operation
The R.W. Sidley silica sand mining site in Thompson, Ohio, will become a Covia operation this year. Keep Reading
ARA releases updated economic forecast
The American Rental Association (ARA) forecasts a 7.9 percent increase in construction and general tool rental revenue in 2024 totaling $77.3 billion. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index dips in February
The Dodge Momentum Index was down 1.4 percent in February, but it remains 1 percent above its February 2023 mark. Keep Reading
How manufacturers are incorporating tech
Several equipment manufacturers who attended the 2024 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference detail what kinds of technology their companies are including in equipment offerings. Keep Reading
USGS: Aggregate production dipped slightly in 2023
Fourth-quarter gains in crushed stone and sand and gravel put an end to several quarters of consecutive decreases. Keep Reading
