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Economics Pulse: Construction materials update

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The second quarter of 2015 was largely positive for the construction materials sector. Summit Materials is performing well in the public market place, stock performance has improved and volume indications are on the rise owing to the private sector. The… Keep Reading

Hinkle Contracting appoints president, CEO

Hinkle Contracting Co. promoted Larry Winkleman to be its president and CEO. Winkleman succeeds Tom Hinkle as the company’s president and CEO. Hinkle will continue his involvement with the company as a consultant and adviser to the management team on… Keep Reading

Economics Pulse: Construction materials update

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The first quarter of 2015 brought four areas of interest to the construction materials sector: year-end earnings reports; the first initial public offering in the sector in more than a decade; continued anticipation of the industry’s merger of its two… Keep Reading

Second quarter aggregate production up considerably

Preliminary numbers from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) suggest aggregate production rose sharply in the second quarter. Increases in domestic production for crushed stone, sand and gravel were substantial compared to production in the first quarter of 2012, primarily owing… Keep Reading

Knife River names president of North Central Region

Knife River Corp. promoted John Quade to president of its North Central Region, which encompasses Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska, the company announced. He will lead the company’s construction and construction materials operations in those states. Prior to… Keep Reading

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