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Cemex reports lower US sales, higher EBITDA in fourth quarter
CEO Jaime Muguiro reflected on 2025 as Cemex reported its fourth-quarter and year-end results. Keep Reading
Perspectives: Lower rates could spark a rebound, but risks remain
Industry leaders discuss how factors such as interest rates, data centers and nonresidential construction can shape 2026. Keep Reading
Sales volumes rise, lifting USLM revenue in fourth quarter
Construction and steel customers drove gains at United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) while oil and gas services and roofing demand lagged. Keep Reading
Allan Myers sets leadership for fourth generation
The company promoted Aaron Myers to CEO and made additional executive leadership appointments. Keep Reading
Ergon acquires Pittsburgh-based Russell Standard
Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions’ acquisition expands its terminal network and pavement preservation presence across the Eastern U.S. Keep Reading
Dodge: Construction starts climb in December, nonresidential slips
Nonbuilding starts jumped 16.3 percent and residential edged up 1 percent as nonresidential fell 6.6 percent, according to Dodge Construction Network. Keep Reading
AGC: Contractor outlook dims amid economic worries
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says contractors are growing more cautious about 2026 amid economic uncertainty and workforce strains – even as data center work stays strong. Keep Reading
Eagle Materials posts jump in heavy materials revenue
Higher volumes and pricing pushed aggregate and concrete revenue up at the end of 2025. Keep Reading
Heidelberg Materials reaches autonomous hauling milestone
Operating in partnership with Pronto.ai, Heidelberg Materials has now hauled 2 million tons of limestone autonomously at its Lake Bridgeport Quarry. Keep Reading
