Texas
Permitting, zoning and the risk of running out of rock
Andrew Pinkerton of the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association says rising demand for construction materials is colliding with land-use pressures, putting access to aggregates at risk. Keep Reading
Texas program offers students education, experience
Leaders from across Texas’ construction materials industry gathered at the Texas State University Concrete Industry Management program. Keep Reading
Mining fatalities climb with March-April spike
After a February lull, MSHA reports indicate that six miners have died in a five-week span. Keep Reading
Fourth-quarter, full-year 2025 aggregate production totals are in
The U.S. Geological Survey’s latest crushed stone, sand and gravel estimates are in, with production ticking up at the end of last year. Keep Reading
Inside Heidelberg Materials’ push into autonomous haulage
Scott Tipping reflects on a major hauling achievement in Texas and what’s next for autonomy as it scales across aggregates. Keep Reading
How Canfield Materials shifted into aggregates
The Texas producer is gaining momentum with a high-output plant and a reliable dealer partner to match. Keep Reading
How Heidelberg Materials is putting autonomous haulers to work
Christian Kurasek shares a boots-on-the-ground view of Pronto.ai’s partnership with Heidelberg Materials. Keep Reading
Amrize grows Q4 revenue, plans higher 2026 capex
The building materials producer reported higher fourth-quarter sales and pricing while outlining a $900 million capital spending plan. Keep Reading
Knife River reports fourth-quarter performance
President and CEO Brian Gray offers commentary on Knife River Corp.’s latest quarterly results. Keep Reading
