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ACA: Cement consumption to decline before rising in 2026-27
The American Cement Association (ACA) forecasts a rebound next year before more robust growth surfaces two years from now. Keep Reading
Armada CEO offers optimistic outlook for aggregates in months ahead
Rob Duke, founder and CEO of Armada Materials, shares a positive long-term view for the industry amid uncertainty with interest rates and trade policy. Keep Reading
Tariffs top of mind for industry manufacturers
Tariffs could be a defining industry topic for 2025, with equipment manufacturers expressing a mix of optimism and frustration amid the evolving business landscape. Keep Reading
Vulcan Materials delivers ‘strong’ first-quarter performance
Higher pricing, operational efficiencies and cost control measures drove Vulcan Materials Co.’s growth in aggregates during the first three months of 2025. Keep Reading
Navigating 2025’s economic headwinds
Ben Johnston, COO of a small business lender, breaks down the financial pressures posed by tariffs and limited access to capital, offering strategies to navigate the challenges. Keep Reading
Assessing the 2025 aggregate market (Part 1)
Producers and manufacturers share a variety of views on the months ahead for aggregates and related markets. Keep Reading
IIJA dollars, interest rates and tariffs top of mind
Philippi-Hagenbuch’s Josh Swank visits with Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik at AGG1 to discuss the current mood in the construction materials market. Keep Reading
Perspectives: What economic factors are weighing on producers
Interest rates and infrastructure funding are top of mind these days for producers and those supporting them. Keep Reading
Rogers Group’s Pearman shares view of agg market
Rogers Group’s Nick Pearman details the impacts of weather and interest rates on business, offering a cautiously optimistic view for the year ahead. Keep Reading
