aggregate demand
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
Chereb: More growth is on the horizon for aggregate producers
P&Q contributor David Chereb says the industry can expect an infrastructure bill and a growing economy to charge aggregate demand in the months and years to come. Keep Reading
First-quarter aggregate sales dip at LafargeHolcim
Aggregate sales were down nearly 10 percent in North America at LafargeHolcim, but the company says market demand in the U.S. and Western Canada was strong. Keep Reading
Outlook projects growth for aggregate in 2021, 2022
The economy is growing rapidly, and it will grow fast enough that labor shortages will show up in select industries – including construction, David Chereb writes. Keep Reading
SC-Market Analytics makes management changes
David Chereb, a regular contributor to Pit & Quarry, is now the president of SC-Market Analytics. Also, Colin Sutherland is now executive vice president. Keep Reading
Arcosa agg revenues leap forward in fourth quarter 2020
At Arcosa, construction products revenue increased 46 percent in the quarter, led by higher volumes in the company’s legacy natural aggregate business in north and central Texas, as well as the Cherry and Strata acquisitions. Keep Reading
Latest aggregate forecast says good riddance to 2020
While vaccines mean normalcy is nearing, aggregate forecaster David Chereb says other factors are still at play when it comes to aggregate demand. Keep Reading
Part 1: Catching up with Bond Construction’s Karen Hubacz-Kiley
Bond Construction Corp.'s Karen Hubacz-Kiley offers perspective on the state of U.S. infrastructure, 2020 industry challenges, and more in Part 1 of a two-part P&Q interview. Keep Reading
