aggregate demand
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
‘Strong’ second quarter 2021 propels Cemex forward
Cemex reports that net sales in the U.S. grew 13 percent in the second quarter while operating earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization jumped 7 percent. Keep Reading
Revenues, profitability up at USLM in second quarter 2021
United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) experienced significant revenue and profitability gains within its lime and limestone operations in both the second quarter and first half of 2021. Keep Reading
Chereb: Potential wrinkle surfaces in nonbuilding
Although passage of a major infrastructure bill this summer remains an unknown, the outlook for aggregate demand remains fairly positive. P&Q contributor David Chereb explains. Keep Reading
Sponsored: How migration shifts are affecting aggregate demand
P&Q contributor David Chereb discusses what’s currently driving the U.S. population to shift. Ultimately, he says, shifts can have an impact on demand for construction materials. Keep Reading
Sponsored: What dynamics are currently at play related to aggregate demand?
P&Q contributor David Chereb says everything he’s seeing in the market at the moment is positive, and aggregate producers are emerging from the pandemic better than expected just six months ago. Keep Reading
First-quarter aggregate business strong at U.S. Concrete
Says U.S. Concrete president and CEO Ronnie Pruitt: “We are seeing an increase in bidding levels and project starts, which continue to point to a stronger second half of 2021.” Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade up in April 2021
Limestone trade on the Great Lakes stands at 2.5 million tons on the year, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. Keep Reading
