aggregate demand
Second-quarter shipments slip, pricing soars at Vulcan
Vulcan Materials Co. offered details about its second-quarter performance, detailing that shipments dropped 1 percent while pricing drove the company to financial gains. Keep Reading
The business dynamics at play in the second quarter
FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Rob Mineo share how demand and pricing are factoring into producer performances of late. Keep Reading
How Holcim is faring in North America and with aggregates
Holcim says onshoring activities and energy sector investments were key contributors to materials demand during the first half of 2023. Keep Reading
Aggregate volumes, pricing up at Granite
Granite Construction offered details about its second-quarter performance, with president and CEO Kyle Larkin providing commentary. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta rides pricing gains to second-quarter records
Effective price management once again played a role in the company’s performance, with Martin Marietta elevating aggregate pricing nearly 19 percent. Keep Reading
The catalysts boosting construction materials firms right now
FMI Capital Advisors leaders detail how construction materials companies are finding ways to outperform the general market of late. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone shipments down in first half of year
The Lake Carriers’ Association reports that shipments are down about 17 percent through six months of 2023. Keep Reading
How construction materials firms are faring versus the ‘general market’
FMI Capital Advisors’ Construction Materials Index illustrates how the industry has been on a good run over the last two and a half months. Keep Reading
First-quarter aggregate production totals are in
The U.S. Geological Survey says production dipped early this year, noting that sand and gravel production was down nearly 9 percent. Keep Reading
