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Holcim touts record third-quarter earnings
The company provided details of its third-quarter performance in North America, noting that EBIT in the region was up nearly 4 percent. Keep Reading
Factors affecting the construction industry in 2025
Industry economists are eyeing several factors as they shape their forecasts for next year – including interest rates, inflation, the workforce and the election. Keep Reading
Report: Summit Materials targeted for takeover
Bloomberg reports that Quikrete is pursuing a bid for the Denver-based construction materials producer. Keep Reading
Dodge economist discusses 2024 election impacts
Richard Branch, chief economist at Dodge Construction Network, details how the presidential and congressional elections will impact construction markets in the new year and beyond. Transcript Jack Kopanski: How do you anticipate this upcoming election and other ongoing global events… Keep Reading
PCA economist offers forecast for 2025
The Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) chief economist weighs in on recent Federal Reserve activity and how interest rate cuts should impact construction. Keep Reading
Vulcan Materials to acquire Wake Stone
Vulcan Materials Co. agreed to acquire North Carolina-based Wake Stone Corp. in a deal that’s expected to be completed later this year. Keep Reading
Wendling Quarries purchases Iowa producer
The top 100 aggregate producer based in DeWitt, Iowa, acquired Gehrke Quarries. Keep Reading
Congressional Aggregates Caucus established
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association says the bipartisan group will explore challenges and policies impacting the industry. 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
