Road to Recovery
Industry associations react to presidential election
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Associated Equipment Distributors and Associated General Contractors of America offer remarks on Joe Biden becoming president-elect. Keep Reading
ARTBA: Voters approve record percentage of transportation investments
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) reports that 94 percent of transportation investment initiatives on the ballot this year were approved, totaling $14 billion. Keep Reading
Reflecting on 2020, what’s happening out there and more
Decades from now, we’ll look back on 2020 as one of the most turbulent years of our lives. And yet, aggregate producers are plowing through the year with a tremendous amount of grit and success. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index posts dip in October 2020
Dodge Data & Analytics' index slipped 1.8 percent last month. The commercial component lost momentum while the institutional component gained. Keep Reading
Report: Construction sector adds 84,000 workers in October
Still, a growing number of project cancellations risk undermining future industry job gains, the Associated General Contractors of America says. Keep Reading
Despite down volumes, HeidelbergCement earnings are up
On the year, North American aggregate sales volumes are down about 3 percent at HeidelbergCement. The company, however, is optimistic about the road ahead. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade trending below 2019
In October, limestone cargos were below the month's five-year average by 6.9 percent, the Lake Carriers' Association reports. Keep Reading
MDU Resources feeling good with third-quarter 2020 results
Knife River’s parent company had record third-quarter earnings in its construction materials business. Keep Reading
Price growth, cost control drive Vulcan through third-quarter 2020
Vulcan Materials, the nation’s largest aggregate producer, is finding ways to expand its profitability in the crushed stone, sand and gravel business. Keep Reading
