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Reflecting on the 2023 construction materials market (Part 2)
During a second discussion at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, aggregate producers and equipment suppliers discussed 2023 materials demand and the impact of federal funding. Keep Reading
Reflecting on the 2023 construction materials market (Part 1)
As this year’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference discussions got underway, aggregate producers and equipment suppliers shared their assessments of 2023. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta-Blue Water deal complete
Twenty Blue Water Industries aggregate operations in the Southeast transition to Martin Marietta. Keep Reading
Chaney Enterprises acquires Chandler Concrete
The deal for Chandler Concrete Co. includes 44 ready-mixed concrete plants, three block plants and one building supply store. Keep Reading
Rockydale acquires contractor in Virginia
Rockydale Quarries Corp. came to terms on a deal with B&S Contracting, which has asphalt plants in the state. Keep Reading
CRH completes deals for BoDean, Northgate
The acquisitions provide CRH’s Materials Solutions business with entry into the state of California. Keep Reading
How construction materials firms fared in the first quarter
Factors such as pricing momentum, federal projects coming online and broad economic optimism are helping construction materials companies outperform the broader markets. Keep Reading
ABC: Latest report shows construction job openings are up
Construction job openings increased by 16,000 in February 2024 and were 32,000 above a year ago, according to the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC). Keep Reading
Covia acquiring Sidley sand operation
The R.W. Sidley silica sand mining site in Thompson, Ohio, will become a Covia operation this year. Keep Reading
