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Great Lakes limestone, sand shipments up in 2021
Limestone and sand shipments on the Great Lakes increased sizably in 2021, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. Keep Reading
Report: Vulcan Materials made good gains to finish 2021
2021 proved to be a strong year for Vulcan Materials, which released its fourth-quarter and year-end 2021 results Wednesday. Get the details, plus find out what chairman and CEO Tom Hill expects out of 2022. Keep Reading
Dodge: Construction starts climb in January 2022
Dodge Construction Network reports that nonresidential building and nonbuilding move higher last month while residential slipped. Get the full details. Keep Reading
How Cemex performed in 2021 and the fourth quarter
Cemex operations in the U.S. experienced good gains last year, with company CEO Fernando González saying the company is “pleased to report exceptional financial and strategic performance.” Keep Reading
Martin Marietta reaches new heights in fourth quarter 2021
Ward Nye, chairman and CEO of Martin Marietta, had glowing things to say about the company’s performance of late – and he anticipates more growth is ahead. Keep Reading
Three aggregate industry dynamics worth watching
Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik discusses three developments he’s keeping an eye on as spring start-up draws nearer. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index dips in January
After reaching a 14-year high in 2021 and seeing a 23 percent growth from 2020, the Dodge Momentum Index experienced a loss in January. Keep Reading
Executive order imposing PLAs draws industry ire
The Associated General Contractors of America and Associated Builders & Contractors say President Biden’s executive order encouraging project labor agreement (PLA) mandates will do more harm than good. Keep Reading
Report: Crushed stone production at 14-year high
The U.S. Geological Survey offered details on 2021 crushed stone and sand and gravel production, reporting totals that had not been achieved by aggregate producers since before the Great Recession. Keep Reading
