Road to Prosperity
Aggregate production falls for fifth straight quarter
The U.S. Geological Survey’s latest production statistics show a 6 percent decline for crushed stone and a 5 percent drop for sand and gravel. Keep Reading
Heidelberg Materials rebrands newly acquired business
Giant Resource Recovery, a waste-to-energy services business, is moving forward as Heidelberg Materials Giant Resource Recovery. Keep Reading
Yanik: Reshoring requires real backbone
While the push to bring manufacturing home is gaining momentum, P&Q’s Kevin Yanik argues the U.S. must get serious about infrastructure and the workforce if this goal is to be achieved. Keep Reading
Dodge: Construction starts down through four months of year
Although total construction starts dropped 9 percent in April, Dodge Construction Network says they are down 3 percent on a year-to-date basis. Keep Reading
ACA: Cement consumption to decline before rising in 2026-27
The American Cement Association (ACA) forecasts a rebound next year before more robust growth surfaces two years from now. Keep Reading
Amrize spinoff on track as Holcim shareholders issue approval
The spinoff is still expected to take place in June. Keep Reading
Volume, pricing gains drive USLM to ‘strong’ first quarter
President and CEO Timothy Byrne says United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) experienced ‘solid demand’ from construction customers early this year. Keep Reading
Heidelberg Materials chairman reflects on first quarter
Despite political and economic uncertainties and adverse weather, Heidelberg Materials remains optimistic about the rest of 2025. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone shipments trailing last year’s pace
The Lake Carriers’ Association provides an update about the trade’s performance in the month of April. Keep Reading
