aggregate demand
Positive momentum for Great Lakes limestone trade continues
Loadings from U.S. quarries totaled 3 million tons in September for an increase of 12.2 percent versus September 2020. Keep Reading
Foggy path ahead for aggregate demand
Although aggregate pricing strength remains, uncertainty is once again surfacing because of the pandemic and other factors. Keep Reading
USGS: Aggregate production up in second quarter 2021
Crushed stone production was up 4 percent in the second quarter of 2021 while sand and gravel production spiked 11 percent, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone shipments trending in right direction
Although August shipments from quarries in Ontario, Canada, were down almost 13 percent, loadings from U.S. quarries more than offset the dip. Keep Reading
Will the lingering pandemic slow aggregate consumption?
Even though the pandemic is resurging, P&Q contributor David Chereb does not expect it to hurt aggregate demand much at all. Chereb explains why during a video visit with editor-in-chief Kevin Yanik. Keep Reading
The pandemic and its effects on aggregate demand linger
The inability to fully shake COVID will result in minor impacts to aggregate demand, according to P&Q contributor David Chereb. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone shipments up in July 2021
On the year, the Great Lakes limestone trade is now at 13.8 million tons for an increase of 10.8 percent compared to one year ago. Keep Reading
How Vulcan Materials fared in second quarter 2021
Tom Hill, chairman and CEO of the nation’s largest aggregate producer, offered perspective following the release of Vulcan Materials’ second-quarter report. Keep Reading
Aggregate shipments, pricing up at Martin Marietta
Martin Marietta says a few key factors boosted its building materials business in the second quarter. Keep Reading
