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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
Nonresidential construction spending down in December 2021
Nonresidential construction spending decreased nationally by 0.7 percent in December for a seasonally adjusted total of $820.7 billion. Keep Reading
USLM experiences fourth-quarter, 2021 gains
United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) reports that lime and limestone operation revenues were up to end last year. Keep Reading
Eagle Materials: Agg revenue down to end 2021
Aggregates and concrete revenue decreased 3 percent in the company’s last quarter. Keep Reading
Clarity surfacing on infrastructure bill funding rollout
Some industry stakeholders are getting antsy as they await funds from the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, but answers about when, where and how much are emerging. Keep Reading
