2020
Johnson: More of the same a real possibility next year
Veteran producer Dan Johnson details what he experienced in 2020, as well as what’s ahead for the aggregate industry. Keep Reading
Martin: Production steady, but new pressures emerging
Martin Stone Quarries owner Rod Martin weighs in from the Mid-Atlantic with a Road to Recovery commentary on aggregate production and pricing. Keep Reading
Dodge: Construction starts rebound in October 2020
According to Dodge Data & Analytics, the gains dominated all major sectors following large declines in September 2020. Keep Reading
Titan Group’s US aggregate business ‘strong’
Titan Group reports that its U.S. aggregate business performed well in the third quarter, capitalizing on its strategy of vertical integration. Keep Reading
NSSGA, PCA heads offer remarks on presidential election
Michael Johnson of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and Mike Ireland of the Portland Cement Association (PCA) issued statements about the 2020 presidential election. Keep Reading
Reflecting on 2020, what’s happening out there and more
Decades from now, we’ll look back on 2020 as one of the most turbulent years of our lives. And yet, aggregate producers are plowing through the year with a tremendous amount of grit and success. Keep Reading
Report: Construction sector adds 84,000 workers in October
Still, a growing number of project cancellations risk undermining future industry job gains, the Associated General Contractors of America says. Keep Reading
Despite down volumes, HeidelbergCement earnings are up
On the year, North American aggregate sales volumes are down about 3 percent at HeidelbergCement. The company, however, is optimistic about the road ahead. Keep Reading
MDU Resources feeling good with third-quarter 2020 results
Knife River’s parent company had record third-quarter earnings in its construction materials business. Keep Reading