Road to Prosperity
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
Wheel loaders, dozers among new equipment options
Showcasing some of the latest wares from John Deere, Hyundai and SEW-Eurodrive. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone shipments drop in August
The Lake Carriers’ Association says the month’s total was down nearly 8 percent compared with August’s five-year average. Keep Reading
Holcim turns to Hill to lead North America
The appointment of Jaime Hill to the role corresponds with the departure of Toufic Tabbara. Keep Reading
ABC: National nonresidential spending dips in July
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) reports a 0.2 percent decrease in total national nonresidential construction spending for the month of July. Keep Reading
