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Granite Construction acquires Memphis Stone & Gravel
The deal involves three sand and gravel mines, an additional mine that’s under construction and Memphis Stone & Gravel’s sister company. Keep Reading
ABC: Manufacturing activity continues to drive nonresidential growth
While manufacturing construction provided a boost in October, Anirban Basu, chief economist with the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says commercial construction dipped sharply in the month. Keep Reading
Farmer Companies expands into northern California
The Midwestern construction materials producer purchased Folsom Ready Mix, which operates in the Sacramento and Anderson markets of California. Keep Reading
USGS: Third-quarter aggregate production declines
Total construction aggregate production was down slightly in the third quarter, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Get breakdowns on crushed stone and sand and gravel. Keep Reading
SRM, Vulcan Materials strike a ready-mix deal
SRM Concrete came to terms on a deal with Vulcan Materials Co., acquiring more than 80 ready-mixed concrete plants in the state of Texas. Keep Reading
Producers making gains despite aggregate shipment declines
The 2023 growth narrative continued in the third quarter for the industry’s public producers, with further price increases once again offsetting declines in sales volumes for most. Get company-by-company rundowns. Keep Reading
Dodge: Construction starts slip in October
Dodge Construction Network says total construction starts were down 7 percent in October. Nonbuilding and residential saw declines while nonresidential starts increased. Keep Reading
How CRH is performing so far this year
The company provided an update on its Americas Materials Solutions business, offering details on pricing and aggregate volumes. Keep Reading
CRH, Martin Marietta make a deal in Texas
Martin Marietta is divesting a number of cement and ready-mixed concrete assets in south Texas in a deal valued at $2.1 billion. Keep Reading
