Road to Prosperity
Efficiency driving tech decisions as 2026 nears
Kirby-Smith Machinery's Gavin Cole says producers' demand for scale and performance is shaping how manufacturers integrate AI and automation across the jobsite. Keep Reading
Producers power ahead with third-quarter gains
How are Vulcan Materials, Martin Marietta and other public producers performing of late? Get a rundown. Keep Reading
LCA: Great Lakes limestone shipments dip in October
The trade is down 5.6 percent this year, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA). Keep Reading
Dodge: US construction starts edge higher
Total construction starts hit an annualized rate of $1.26 trillion, with nonresidential gains offsetting a drop in nonbuilding activity. Keep Reading
Heidelberg Materials offers positive outlook following Q3 gains
Focused price and cost management helped Heidelberg Materials expand margins, with North America showing stronger momentum. Keep Reading
CRH leans on pricing power, acquisitions to boost Q3 results
Third-quarter revenue climbed 5 percent year over year as the company reported robust earnings and a strong pipeline of growth opportunities into 2026. Keep Reading
USLM grows revenues, profit in third quarter
Higher sales volumes and pricing lifted United States Lime & Minerals (USLM), although the company anticipates softer demand in some markets ahead. Keep Reading
Acquisitions, pricing power Knife River’s third-quarter gains
Revenue climbed 9 percent to $1.2 billion as the company offset softer net income with record adjusted EBITDA and margin improvements. Keep Reading
Eagle Materials reports quarterly gains in revenue, earnings
The company’s heavy materials sector experienced growth across the board in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. Keep Reading
