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Third-quarter 2020 agg business shines at U.S. Concrete
Record revenue from aggregate products helped to offset lower ready-mixed concrete volumes at the company. Keep Reading
Aggregate shipments down, pricing up at Martin Marietta
Upon releasing its third-quarter 2020 results, the company detailed that it expects to see continued industry-wide fluctuations in product demand over the next few quarters. Keep Reading
More contractors report canceled projects than starts
The Associated General Contractors of America found this through a survey. It also says construction employment declined in most metros over the last 12 months. Keep Reading
Producers savoring the small wins earned in 2020
A repeat of 2019 is not happening this year, but ask producers and many will tell you they’ll gladly take the results they’ve seen to date. Keep Reading
Duff: Having a functioning Congress is a big key
With the presidential election drawing so much media attention, Duff Quarry's Ross Duff issues a reminder about the importance of congressional races to the aggregate industry. Keep Reading
Van Til: More deregulation, national stimulus program could emerge beyond November
River Aggregates’ Rob Van Til forecasts developments that may come in 2021 and in the years that follow. Keep Reading
In era of COVID, producers long for industry camaraderie
Although 2020 industry trade shows and meetings are going virtual or by the wayside, some organizations are finding ways to get people together. Keep Reading
Uncertainty persists in the M&A world
FMI's George Reddin and Scott Duncan offer three key developments to watch as the fourth quarter unfolds for mergers and acquisitions. Keep Reading
Construction adds 26,000 workers in September
The Associated General Contractors of America offers analysis, noting that nonresidential jobs are stalled as many commercial firms are experiencing project cancellations. Keep Reading
