aggregate demand
Crushed stone, sand and gravel production up in first quarter 2020
Sand and gravel production for consumption led the way with a 6 percent quarterly jump, the U.S. Geological Survey reports, while crushed stone experienced a slight increase over last year’s mark. Keep Reading
Aggregate business up at Eagle Materials
Revenue and earnings tied to aggregate were up in the latest quarter at Eagle Materials, which is currently limiting capital spending to critical projects only. Keep Reading
Pit & Quarry coverage of the coronavirus
Pit & Quarry reports industry updates regarding the coronavirus. Keep Reading
Weather among factors impacting MDU’s 2020 first quarter
Lower investment returns, milder weather at utility operations and an adjustment on a construction contract impacted the quarterly performance of MDU Resources, the parent company of Knife River Corp. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta reports strong first quarter 2020
Although Martin Marietta reported first-quarter improvements in shipments and pricing, the company expects demand for its products to soften in the months ahead due to the coronavirus pandemic. Keep Reading
Forecasting aggregate demand in the months, years ahead
S-C Market Analytics' David Chereb offers his latest Aggregate Forecast, sharing the questions that factor into his decision-making while offering a rundown for residential, nonresidential and nonbuilding construction. Keep Reading
Trade deals boost the outlook for the industry
Benefits from new trade agreements with China, Canada and Mexico will begin to show positive results by this summer and keep jobs growing at a solid pace. Keep Reading
Fourth-quarter 2019 revenues up at USLM
Increased materials demand and an increase in average prices for the company’s lime and limestone products helped drive the company’s revenues upward late last year. Keep Reading
Eagle Materials reports heavy materials segment gains in latest quarterly report
The company expects demand for its building materials and construction products to continue in the months to come. Keep Reading
