economics
Vulcan Materials announces first-quarter 2017 results
Vulcan says its first-quarter results reflect solid price growth in aggregate and a continuing recovery in construction materials demand. Keep Reading
First-quarter aggregate revenue, pricing up at U.S. Concrete
The company's aggregate product revenue increased 17.7 percent in the first quarter, and the average sales price of aggregate products jumped, too. Keep Reading
MDU Resources releases first-quarter 2017 performance report
MDU Resources Group Inc.'s construction materials business reported a seasonal first-quarter loss of $19.9 million, compared to a loss of $14.5 million in 2016. Keep Reading
Increased sales volumes, pricing drive Summit’s first quarter 2017
Summit Materials CEO Tom Hill says the company performed ahead of expectations during the first quarter of 2017. Keep Reading
Granite Construction optimistic despite quarterly loss
Despite a net loss of $23.8 million in the first quarter, Granite Construction maintains its growth expectations for 2017. Keep Reading
State transportation bill passes in California
The $54 billion plan cleared both the state's senate and assembly chambers with ease, and the governor is expected to sign it. Keep Reading
Report details manufacturers’ economic contributions
A new report shows the equipment manufacturing industry supported about 1.3 million jobs and contributed more than $159 billion to the gross domestic product of the United States last year. Keep Reading
Construction starts up 12 percent in January
The value of new construction starts in January climbed 12 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $690.2 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone shipments down in 2016
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 26.3 million tons in 2016, a decrease of 9.3 percent compared to 2015. Keep Reading
