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.
The latest on nonresidential spending, construction job openings
The Associated Builders & Contractors reports that nonresidential construction spending was up 0.3 percent and job openings were up by 56,000 in September. Keep Reading
Revenues, profit up at USLM in third quarter
United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) reports its lime and limestone revenues were up 13.5 percent in the quarter. Keep Reading
More growth for Martin Marietta despite shipment declines
Aggregate revenues and gross profit were up in the third quarter at Martin Marietta despite a 7 percent dip in shipments. Chairman and CEO Ward Nye offers details. Keep Reading
Eagle: Demand for construction materials remains strong
Eagle Materials president and CEO Michael Haack offered perspective as the company published its latest quarterly financial report. Keep Reading
Aggregate business a standout one for Holcim this year
Holcim published its third-quarter financial report, detailing that net sales of aggregates are up 5.8 percent on the year. Keep Reading
How Cemex fared in the third quarter
Cemex CEO Fernando González says ‘2023 is proving to be an exceptional year for our company.’ Keep Reading
Additional pricing growth contributes to gains at Granite
Granite Construction says aggregate and asphalt price increases drove gains in its materials business in the third quarter. Keep Reading
Heidelberg Materials acquires New York aggregate assets
The acquisition includes a sand and gravel site and reserves within Bach & Co.’s existing New York state footprint. Keep Reading
Key financial metrics up for Vulcan in third quarter
Vulcan Materials CEO Tom Hill says the company continues to execute at a high level and successfully navigate the twists and turns of the broader macro economy. Keep Reading
