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Weather impacts Vulcan performance in third quarter
While aggregate shipments were down, Vulcan Materials says aggregate gross profit per ton and aggregate pricing were up. Keep Reading
Total revenue, gross profits down for Martin Marietta in Q3; aggregate pricing up
Total revenue, gross profit and aggregate shipments were down for Martin Marietta in the third quarter, but pricing and gross profit per ton for aggregates were up. Keep Reading
Cemex: Weather a factor in third-quarter sales decline
The company says weather accounted for nearly half of its like-to-like EBITDA shortfall in the quarter. Keep Reading
Holcim touts record third-quarter earnings
The company provided details of its third-quarter performance in North America, noting that EBIT in the region was up nearly 4 percent. Keep Reading
Factors affecting the construction industry in 2025
Industry economists are eyeing several factors as they shape their forecasts for next year – including interest rates, inflation, the workforce and the election. Keep Reading
Report: Summit Materials targeted for takeover
Bloomberg reports that Quikrete is pursuing a bid for the Denver-based construction materials producer. Keep Reading
Dodge economist discusses 2024 election impacts
Richard Branch, chief economist at Dodge Construction Network, details how the presidential and congressional elections will impact construction markets in the new year and beyond. Transcript Jack Kopanski: How do you anticipate this upcoming election and other ongoing global events… Keep Reading
PCA economist offers forecast for 2025
The Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) chief economist weighs in on recent Federal Reserve activity and how interest rate cuts should impact construction. Keep Reading
Vulcan Materials to acquire Wake Stone
Vulcan Materials Co. agreed to acquire North Carolina-based Wake Stone Corp. in a deal that’s expected to be completed later this year. Keep Reading
