2020
Quarterly aggregate, concrete revenues up at Eagle Materials
These specific revenues jumped 12 percent in the company’s first quarter of fiscal 2021, which wrapped at the end of June. Keep Reading
Backlogs keep Martin Marietta moving in second quarter 2020
The company, however, recognizes that challenges are likely ahead due to budget shortfalls and uncertainty related to federal economic stimulus. Keep Reading
Cemex domestic sales up slightly in second quarter 2020
But the company’s sales across the world declined 10 percent while earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization dropped 6 percent. Keep Reading
Plowing through in Pennsylvania despite complex circumstances
The pandemic presented Pennsylvania’s producers more challenges than most, but 2020, when said and done, may turn out alright in the Keystone State. Keep Reading
‘Resilient’ demand, favorable weather drive Summit’s second quarter 2020
Although Summit Materials’ economic outlook is uncertain, the company completed its second quarter with a few quarterly financial records. Summit also detailed a recently-completed acquisition. Keep Reading
Dodge Data: Construction starts down significantly in first half of 2020
Construction starts in the commercial and multifamily categories were down 22 percent through the first six months of the year, Dodge Data & Analytics reports, and only two of the top 20 metro areas saw construction starts go up. Keep Reading
Redefining ‘recession’ and the case that it’s already over
A National Bureau of Economic Research committee strayed within recent weeks from the textbook definition of 'recession,' arguing that one began in March of this year. Dodge Data & Analytics' Richard Branch offers some perspective on the committee's rationale. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction employment up in 31 states, down in 18
Additionally, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) warns that job losses will resume without federal funding. Keep Reading
The coronavirus, MSHA compliance and things you may have overlooked
Producers have a number of new considerations to make when it comes to Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) compliance, including potentially citable areas. Keep Reading
