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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.


Martin Marietta-Blue Water deal complete

Twenty Blue Water Industries aggregate operations in the Southeast transition to Martin Marietta. Keep Reading

Chaney Enterprises acquires Chandler Concrete

The deal for Chandler Concrete Co. includes 44 ready-mixed concrete plants, three block plants and one building supply store. Keep Reading

Rockydale acquires contractor in Virginia

Rockydale Quarries Corp. came to terms on a deal with B&S Contracting, which has asphalt plants in the state. Keep Reading

Howe appointed president of Motion

James Howe, who previously served Motion in executive capacities, will lead the company in his new role. Keep Reading

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

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