Texas
Dodge Momentum Index pulls back in July 2021
Commercial and institutional planning were both lower last month as pricing pressures continue to mount, Dodge Data & Analytics reports. Keep Reading
Construction employment lags pre-pandemic levels in key metros
An Associated General Contractors of America analysis shows that Houston and surrounding areas have had severe construction job losses while Chicago has made construction job gains. Keep Reading
Aggregate shipments, pricing up at Martin Marietta
Martin Marietta says a few key factors boosted its building materials business in the second quarter. Keep Reading
Vulcan Materials to acquire U.S. Concrete
This particular Vulcan deal, coming on the heels of Martin Marietta's acquisition of Lehigh Hanson’s West Region business, is estimated at nearly $1.3 billion. Keep Reading
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
