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.
Total revenue, gross profits down for Martin Marietta in Q3; aggregate pricing up
Total revenue, gross profit and aggregate shipments were down for Martin Marietta in the third quarter, but pricing and gross profit per ton for aggregates were up. Keep Reading
Eagle Materials provides mid-fiscal year business update
Eagle Materials' heavy materials sector was impacted by adverse weather and lower sales volumes in recent months. Keep Reading
Cemex: Weather a factor in third-quarter sales decline
The company says weather accounted for nearly half of its like-to-like EBITDA shortfall in the quarter. Keep Reading
Holcim touts record third-quarter earnings
The company provided details of its third-quarter performance in North America, noting that EBIT in the region was up nearly 4 percent. Keep Reading
Factors affecting the construction industry in 2025
Industry economists are eyeing several factors as they shape their forecasts for next year – including interest rates, inflation, the workforce and the election. Keep Reading
Report: Summit Materials targeted for takeover
Bloomberg reports that Quikrete is pursuing a bid for the Denver-based construction materials producer. Keep Reading
PCA economist offers forecast for 2025
The Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) chief economist weighs in on recent Federal Reserve activity and how interest rate cuts should impact construction. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index dips in September
Dodge Construction Network reports that commercial planning was down 7.8 percent in the month while institutional planning was up 5.2 percent. Keep Reading
Economists offer promising industry outlook for fourth quarter, 2025
Three economists discuss what the rest of the year has in store for construction sectors, as well as what the coming year may bring. Keep Reading
