portland cement
Aggregate production falls for fifth straight quarter
The U.S. Geological Survey’s latest production statistics show a 6 percent decline for crushed stone and a 5 percent drop for sand and gravel. Keep Reading
New name coming to Portland Cement Association
The organization established in 1916 will officially be known as the American Cement Association next month. Keep Reading
Latest USGS data shows aggregate production still dropping
A U.S. Geological Survey report reveals a 6 percent decline nationwide in the second quarter. That follows a 4 percent dip in the first quarter of 2024. Keep Reading
USGS: Third-quarter aggregate production declines
Total construction aggregate production was down slightly in the third quarter, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Get breakdowns on crushed stone and sand and gravel. Keep Reading
Momentum continues for U.S. aggregate production
The U.S. Geological Survey says aggregate production jumped 3 percent in the third quarter this year. Keep Reading
PCA, GCCA team on carbon emissions
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) and Global Cement & Concrete Association (GCCA) say there is still work to be done to reach sustainability goals. Keep Reading
Second-quarter aggregate production flat versus 2021 mark
The U.S. Geological Survey reported second-quarter 2022 production totals for crushed stone, sand and gravel. Keep Reading
USGS: First-quarter aggregate production up 4 percent
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that 476 million metric tons of aggregates were produced and shipped for consumption in the first quarter of 2022. Keep Reading
Holcim US joins Carbon Capture Coalition
Holcim US was unanimously approved to join the Carbon Capture Coalition, making it the first cement and concrete company to join the coalition. Keep Reading
