Road to Prosperity
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
Titan America to acquire Keystone Cement
The $310 million deal will add Keystone Cement’s assets to Titan America’s Mid-Atlantic operations. Keep Reading
LCA: Great Lakes limestone shipments down 6 percent in 2025
The Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA) says limestone shipments from U.S. quarries were down 5 percent while Canadian shipments dropped 9.7 percent. Keep Reading
NMA, ARTBA push for permitting reform
The National Mining Association (NMA) and the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) are among those urging the Senate to see the House’s permitting legislation through. Keep Reading
Perspectives: Strength beneath the surface
Producers and manufacturers point to backlogs, stabilizing markets and megatrends as setting the stage for a cautious yet confident 2026. Keep Reading
Portable spread delivering results for two decades
Capital Aggregates’ California Quarry has a Metso portable crushing spread that’s been running strong for more than 20 years. Keep Reading
