Road to Recovery
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.
Texas, Ohio receive 2021 infrastructure report cards
Texas and Ohio received C and C- infrastructure grades, respectively, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Keep Reading
Report: Cemex expands in Texas by acquisition
Cemex reportedly acquired Beck Readymix Concrete Co., which offers ready-mixed concrete, landfill and dumpster rental services to San Antonio and surrounding areas. Keep Reading
Vulcan Materials agg sales down, profit up to end 2020
Vulcan Materials' aggregate segment sales were down slightly in the fourth quarter and for all of 2020, but the nation’s top producer still found ways to expand its profit. Keep Reading
Sponsored: What to expect in construction materials M&A this year
FMI's George Reddin discusses the opportunities ahead in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), explaining why momentum is picking up for M&A activity. Keep Reading
PCA offers regional cement consumption forecasts
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) produced projections for the Northeast, Southeast, West and Central regions. Keep Reading
Cemex earnings in US at 13-year high
In 2020, Cemex’s business in the United States generated $747 million in EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization). Keep Reading
Construction employment stalls in January 2021
Construction employment hit a wall in January, ending eight months of recovery from the pandemic-related losses of early 2020. Keep Reading
Sponsored: AGC economist weighs in on a 2021 infrastructure bill
The Associated General Contractors of America's chief economist discusses the likelihood of an major infrastructure bill passing this year and when we may see it. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta growth continues in fourth quarter 2020
The company’s building materials business achieved record fourth-quarter revenues and gross profit. Keep Reading
