2019
Granite still confident despite first-quarter weather challenges
Cold and wet weather across the United States affected the company's first-quarter operations, but it has not dampened demand. Keep Reading
Cemex reports first-quarter 2019 results
Aggregate and ready-mixed concrete volumes in the United States grew in the first quarter of the year at Cemex despite adverse weather, the company reports. Keep Reading
February 2019 construction starts drop 3 percent
New construction starts in February dropped 3 percent from the previous month, according to Dodge Data & Analytics, to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of $697.4 billion. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta: Business fundamentals, demand remains strong
The company expects continued strength in the private sector, as well as increased public-sector activity, to drive shipment, pricing and profitability growth in the months ahead. Keep Reading
Vulcan: Aggregate pricing improving amid higher input costs
Higher energy costs couldn't stop the nation's largest aggregate producer from finishing 2018 strong. Keep Reading
Granite Construction poised for strong start to 2019
A federal infrastructure bill and a cooperative Mother Nature should spur growth in 2019 for Granite Construction, the company’s president and CEO says. Keep Reading
Report: New construction starts to hold steady in 2019
Dodge Data & Analytics is forecasting further deceleration in total construction reflecting a mixed pattern by project type. Keep Reading
Fiscal year 2019 construction funding approved by Congress
Congress passed a Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 appropriations bill, which is expected to be signed into law by President Trump, providing significant funding for military construction projects. Keep Reading