2020
Commercial projects thrust Dodge Momentum Index upward
Dodge Data & Analytics’ monthly index measuring nonresidential building projects in planning was up for the first time in 2020 in the month of July. Keep Reading
Good weather, backlogged work drive up revenues at MDU Resources
The construction materials business at MDU Resources Group, whose subsidiary is Knife River Corp., achieved record second-quarter revenues and earnings. Revenues in the construction materials business were $621.1 million, compared to $596 million for the same period last year. Earnings were at $53 million,… Keep Reading
North America a top performer for LafargeHolcim in first half
Although global sales dropped significantly in the first six months of the year, LafargeHolcim’s North American operations are playing a leadership role in guiding the company through the economic downturn. Keep Reading
Cost control, price growth theme of Vulcan Materials’ second quarter 2020
Says Vulcan chairman and CEO Tom Hill: "Our second-quarter results demonstrate the resiliency of our best-in-class aggregates-led business.” Keep Reading
Branch: Although the recession is ‘over,’ the recovery will present obstacles
Dodge Data & Analytics’ Richard Branch explains why 'optimism' is kind of a strong word to describe how he feels about the road ahead. Keep Reading
Alexander: Looking to replicate the first half in the months to come
Arcosa’s Scott Alexander sees big opportunities ahead once the coronavirus pandemic passes the aggregate industry on by. Keep Reading
House passes bill addressing US water infrastructure
The Water Resources Development Act of 2020 is now on its way to the Senate, giving aggregate producers reason for optimism on water infrastructure projects. Keep Reading
Construction employment down in most metros
Construction employment decreased in 225 of 358 metro areas between June 2019 and June of this year, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading
North American market proving stronger for HeidelbergCement
Although the company’s second-quarter aggregate sales volumes were down slightly, the decline in North America was nowhere near as dramatic as some HeidelbergCement experienced elsewhere in the world. Keep Reading
