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.
Dodge Momentum Index up to start 2025
The Dodge Momentum Index was up 5.6 percent in February, with commercial planning growing 4.2 percent and institutional planning increasing 8.7 percent in the month. Keep Reading
Report: Construction Backlog Indicator dips, contractor confidence up
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) reports its Construction Backlog Indicator fell in February, while its Construction Confidence Index was up. Keep Reading
Holcim sets North America earnings record
The company recently published its 2024 financial report, with CEO Miljan Gutovic looking to the coming months. Keep Reading
FMI’s Reddin assesses the construction materials market
George Reddin, managing director of FMI Capital Advisors discusses dynamics like inflation, price increases, materials recycling and the slowdown in residential and nonresidential construction. Keep Reading
How Arcosa finished 2024 and what’s ahead
Antonio Carrillo, the company’s president and CEO, offers a commentary about Arcosa’s performance over the last year and what 2025 holds. Keep Reading
Chaney expands with deal in North Carolina
Chaney Enterprises came to terms with Williams Sand & Clay, a family-owned producer in the central part of the state. Keep Reading
CRH characterizes 2024 as ‘strong year’
CEO Jim Mintern offers insights about the company’s Americas Materials Solutions business as CRH releases its latest quarterly results. Keep Reading
Evaluating mine safety post-COVID
Anderson Columbia’s Ronaldo Dos Santos discusses the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on mine safety and how industry companies – including his – are reinvigorating their programs with fresh approaches to training, modern technology and new strategies. Keep Reading
Heidelberg Materials reflects on ‘very good’ 2024
Heidelberg Materials chairman Dominik von Achten reflects on the year that was while looking ahead to the coming months. Keep Reading
