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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
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
Martin Marietta reports quarterly sales records
Martin Marietta Materials Inc., which released its fourth-quarter and 2015 year-end performance report, established quarterly company records for net sales and profitability. According to Ward Nye, chairman, president and CEO of Martin Marietta, strong pricing, disciplined execution of the company's… Keep Reading
New construction starts climb 13 percent
New construction starts in October advanced 13 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $591.1 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The increase follows the lackluster performance for construction starts during August and September, when activity fell to… Keep Reading
Martin Marietta boasts second quarter improvements
Martin Marietta Materials released the results for the second quarter. The company reported consolidated net sales of $850.2, a 41 percent increase compared to the second quarter of 2014. The aggregates product line volume increased 7.8 percent and the aggregates… Keep Reading
June construction starts retreat 15 percent
New construction starts in June dropped 15 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $620.2 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The decline followed an especially strong May, the company says. Nonbuilding construction in… Keep Reading
