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How Granite Construction fared in third quarter 2019
Granite Construction's third-quarter materials revenue was on par with the third quarter of 2018, but the company's quarterly net income was down significantly in July, August and September. Keep Reading
PCA: Moderate cement consumption on the horizon
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) expects cement consumption to grow by 2.4 percent in 2019, 1.7 percent in 2020 and 1.4 percent in 2021. Keep Reading
Improved economic outlook provides optimism
S-C Market Analytics' David Chereb provides his latest aggregate forecast and a look to a future that remains bright for the industry. Keep Reading
More aggregate demand, pricing gains on horizon
S-C Market Analytics' David Chereb provides his latest aggregate forecast and a look at the economy's effect on pricing. Keep Reading
Report: New pace to nonresidential construction as economy cools
According to Marcum LLP, nonresidential construction outlays have failed to expand over the past year in real terms despite a surge in spending by state and local governments. Keep Reading
Limestone trade holding strong on the Great Lakes
Shipments were up nearly 8 percent in July, and the limestone trade significantly bettered the month’s five-year average. Keep Reading
Expect economic growth – not recession – in coming years
S-C Market Analytics' David Chereb provides his latest aggregate forecast and a look at what the economy has to offer in the coming years. Keep Reading
Limestone trade on the Great Lakes up sharply
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 4.3 million tons in May, an increase of 13.6 percent compared to a year ago. Keep Reading
Momentum building for 2019 M&A construction materials market
A strong first quarter and an improving outlook will likely reinvigorate the construction materials merger and acquisition market. Keep Reading
