Road to Recovery
Chereb: More growth is on the horizon for aggregate producers
P&Q contributor David Chereb says the industry can expect an infrastructure bill and a growing economy to charge aggregate demand in the months and years to come. Keep Reading
USLM lime, limestone revenues up in first quarter 2021
United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) experienced gains because of the 2020 addition of Carthage Crushed Limestone and its sales to the agriculture, roofing and construction markets. Keep Reading
First-quarter 2021 sales up at CRH
With the first quarter complete, CRH chief executive Albert Manifold reflected on a stretch that offered good underlying demand and pricing improvements for the company. Keep Reading
Sponsored: PCA’s Ireland discusses the state of the cement industry
Portland Cement Association (PCA) president and CEO Mike Ireland discusses the health of the cement industry, the challenges producers currently face, how consumption is faring and more. Keep Reading
Sponsored: PCA’s Ireland weighs in on an infrastructure bill
The Portland Cement Association's Mike Ireland explains why he’s optimistic about the passage of an infrastructure bill in 2021 while outlining the political and pay-for hurdles that lie in the pathway to the finish line. Keep Reading
First-quarter aggregate sales dip at LafargeHolcim
Aggregate sales were down nearly 10 percent in North America at LafargeHolcim, but the company says market demand in the U.S. and Western Canada was strong. Keep Reading
Republicans counter Biden’s infrastructure proposal
A group of Senate Republicans introduced a $568 billion infrastructure plan that would reportedly provide more funding for roads and bridges than President Biden’s $2.3 trillion proposal. Keep Reading
AED leaders embark on infrastructure discussion tour
The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) will be visiting equipment dealers across six states to talk about the potential impact of an infrastructure bill. Keep Reading
Worker shortages, material prices impacting residential construction
Homebuilders say filling positions is currently among their top concerns, ranking third behind high lumber prices and regulatory burdens. Keep Reading
