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Ranking the nation’s top 100 sand and gravel producers

The U.S. Geological Survey published a list of the nation’s top producers based on the volumes they put out in a recent year. Keep Reading

Vulcan Materials recognized as a ‘top 200 company’

U.S. News & World Report’s inaugural Best Companies to Work For list for 2023-24 includes the nation’s largest aggregate producer, which also appears on this year’s Fortune 500. Keep Reading

Producers overcome adverse weather with price management

Wet weather hampered aggregate shipments in some regions during the first quarter, but aggressive pricing actions drove earnings for the industry’s public producers. Keep Reading

Pricing momentum keeps Vulcan Materials moving forward

Despite fewer aggregate shipments, Vulcan Materials’ aggregate earnings were up sharply in the first quarter. Keep Reading

Vulcan, Cemex at odds over Mexican port

Port facilities in Mexico are at the center of a dispute between Vulcan Materials and Cemex that involves armed police and military. Keep Reading

Heidelberg Materials CEO addresses Georgia producers

A presentation by Chris Ward, president and CEO of Heidelberg Materials in North America, was a highlight of the Georgia Construction Aggregate Association Management Workshop & Expo. Keep Reading

Pricing gains propel public producers in third quarter

Several of the nation's largest public aggregate producers reported positive results in the third quarter of 2022 due, in part, to increased pricing. Keep Reading

Pricing momentum continues for Vulcan in third quarter

Vulcan Materials says its total revenues were up 38 percent in the quarter, with average selling prices up sharply. Keep Reading

What dynamics are driving construction materials right now

FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Rob Mineo offer reflections on the construction materials market while previewing what’s expected for the remainder of 2022 and 2023. Keep Reading

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