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Cemex CEO reflects on fourth quarter, year-end 2023
Cemex’s Fernando González offered a written commentary upon the release of the company’s latest financial results. Keep Reading
How Eagle Materials finished 2023
The company’s concrete and aggregate revenue was up last quarter, but earnings related to the two dropped because of elevated input costs. Keep Reading
Elevated pricing boosts USLM in fourth quarter
While pricing momentum continued at United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) late last year, the company felt the effects of lower volumes. Keep Reading
State, federal funding driving North Carolina’s 2024 outlook
Jasper Stem, executive director of the North Carolina Aggregates Association, noted a solid 2023 performance in North Carolina and shared his outlook for 2024. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta acquires Albert Frei & Sons
Albert Frei & Sons is the nation’s 54th-largest crushed stone producer, serving the Denver market. Keep Reading
Summit Materials completes merger with Argos USA
The $3.2 billion combination, which the companies announced back in September, was approved this month. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction industry adds jobs in December
According to an Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) survey, contractors expect to hire more employees in 2024 but are struggling to find enough qualified workers. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index improves in December
The Dodge Momentum Index gained 3 percent in December, with commercial planning increasing 1 percent and institutional planning improving 6.1 percent. Keep Reading
Jarco Aggregates makes another acquisition
The company acquired sand and gravel reserves in Freer, Texas, in a deal that comes on the heels of its purchase of Corpus Christi Sand & Gravel. Keep Reading
