aggregate demand
Slower start for limestone trade on Great Lakes
With April and May accounted for, the Lake Carriers’ Association reports that shipments are down 13 percent on the year. Keep Reading
Aggregate production falls for fifth straight quarter
The U.S. Geological Survey’s latest production statistics show a 6 percent decline for crushed stone and a 5 percent drop for sand and gravel. Keep Reading
Volume, pricing gains drive USLM to ‘strong’ first quarter
President and CEO Timothy Byrne says United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) experienced ‘solid demand’ from construction customers early this year. Keep Reading
Heidelberg Materials chairman reflects on first quarter
Despite political and economic uncertainties and adverse weather, Heidelberg Materials remains optimistic about the rest of 2025. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone shipments trailing last year’s pace
The Lake Carriers’ Association provides an update about the trade’s performance in the month of April. Keep Reading
Arcosa CEO reflects on start to 2025
Although organic sales dipped in the first quarter due to weather disruptions, Arcosa’s Antonio Carrillo characterized the company’s start to the year as a ‘strong’ one. Keep Reading
Drilling Deeper Episode 40: John Scepaniak talks contract crushing, expanding the business and more
John Scepaniak, director of aggregate operations at WD Scepaniak, joins the show to discuss the nature of the contract crushing business and how his company is adapting in 2025 to meet the demands of the market. Keep Reading
Pricing gains, acquisitions propel CRH in first quarter
CEO Jim Mintern says CRH is ‘encouraged by the continued strength of underlying demand’ across key markets. Keep Reading
Granite highlights record backlog in latest quarterly report
Granite Construction’s Kyle Larkin cites increased bidding opportunities and the Dickerson & Bowen acquisition as key factors in the company’s 2025 start. Keep Reading
