Texas
Sand and gravel production up in first quarter 2021
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that construction sand and gravel production was up 6 percent. Crushed stone production, meanwhile, was down slightly. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index jumps in May 2021
Commercial planning pushed Dodge Data & Analytics' index to its seventh consecutive monthly gain. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta ‘off to a strong start’ to 2021
Martin Marietta chairman and CEO Ward Nye says the company established first-quarter records for revenues, profits and safety, delivering solid operational and financial performance. Keep Reading
Aggregate business helps drive Arcosa’s first quarter
Construction products revenues – including aggregate, specialty materials and other materials – were up 3 percent at Arcosa during the first three months of 2021. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction employment still down in most states
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says Texas and Wyoming have experienced the worst job losses in the past year while Utah and Idaho are the top gainers. Keep Reading
Knife River gets green light to expand in Texas
Knife River Corp., an MDU Resources Group company, received permitting to expand operational capabilities at its Honey Creek quarry near Austin, Texas. Keep Reading
Arcosa to acquire StonePoint in $375M deal
StonePoint Materials, with 20 locations across three U.S. regions, is one of the nation’s largest aggregate producers. Keep Reading
Construction employment lagging pre-pandemic levels in most states
Construction employment in January remained below pre-pandemic levels in all but eight states, the Associated General Contractors of America reports. Keep Reading
Arcosa agg revenues leap forward in fourth quarter 2020
At Arcosa, construction products revenue increased 46 percent in the quarter, led by higher volumes in the company’s legacy natural aggregate business in north and central Texas, as well as the Cherry and Strata acquisitions. Keep Reading
