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.
Cement sales bolster Eagle Materials’ quarterly growth
Eagle Materials’ revenue in aggregates, ready-mixed concrete and cement saw a double-digit increase last quarter. Keep Reading
USLM revenues up in third quarter
Timothy Byrne, president and CEO of United States Lime & Minerals (USLM), says the company is making progress in passing cost increases along. Keep Reading
Aggregate business bolsters Granite’s materials segment
Granite Construction’s materials segment experienced a significant revenue increase in the third quarter this year. Keep Reading
Pricing adjustments boost Cemex in third quarter
Cemex CEO Fernando González says 2022 pricing achievements allowed the company to more than offset inflationary costs in dollar terms. Keep Reading
How key construction markets are shaping for 2023
What does the road ahead look like for public and private construction? FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Rob Mineo offer perspective. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade dips in September
Limestone shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 3.5 million tons in September, with loadings from U.S. quarries accounting for 2.9 million tons of the total. Keep Reading
Dodge: Total construction starts down in September
In September, nonresidential building starts dropped 23 percent, residential starts fell 11 percent and nonbuilding starts declined 25 percent. Keep Reading
What FMI is watching as 2022 nears an end
FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Rob Mineo pay P&Q a visit to discuss the major drivers impacting not only construction materials but the economy as a whole. Keep Reading
PCA: Cement consumption expected to drop in 2023
Due to increasing inflation and interest rates, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) projects a 3.5 percent decline in cement demand in 2023. Keep Reading
