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Martin Marietta’s preliminary view of 2019

The company anticipates mid-single-digit growth in both aggregate pricing and shipments next year. Keep Reading

Aggregate demand expectations for 2018

The outlook continues to be positive with aggregate consumption at its highest level in nine years. Keep Reading

July 2017 construction starts up 6 percent

July advanced 6 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $728.1 billion. Keep Reading

Optimism prevalent across sectors, regions

Construction activity remains strong with all segments contributing to the improvements. 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

Are we at a demand peak for aggregate?

We are now in the seventh year of increases in aggregates demand. Keep Reading

March construction starts fall 1 percent

At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $660.5 billion, new construction starts in March fell 1 percent with a 140 reading for the Dodge Index, reports Dodge Data & Analytics. In March, nonresidential building climbed 23 percent to $228.1 billion.… Keep Reading

New construction starts climb 10 percent

New construction starts in February advanced 10 percent compared to the previous month, according to Dodge Data & Analytics, producing a reading of 141 for the Dodge Index. The index was 129 in January. Much of the lift in February… Keep Reading

Dodge Momentum Index experiences February uptick

The Dodge Momentum Index climbed 0.5 percent in February to 126.1 from its revised January reading of 125.5, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. February’s increase was the third consecutive month-to-month gain for the index, as a 1 percent pickup… Keep Reading

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