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Reflecting on the 2024 construction materials market (Part 2)
A second set of producers and manufacturers at the this year’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference weigh in on the year that was 2024. Keep Reading
Reflecting on the 2024 construction materials market (Part 1)
Although weather was a damper for some producers last year, many made gains in their businesses with strategic price increases. Keep Reading
CRH characterizes 2024 as ‘strong year’
CEO Jim Mintern offers insights about the company’s Americas Materials Solutions business as CRH releases its latest quarterly results. Keep Reading
Perspectives: What economic factors are weighing on producers
Interest rates and infrastructure funding are top of mind these days for producers and those supporting them. Keep Reading
Nye reflects on Martin Marietta’s fourth quarter, full-year 2024
Ward Nye, chair and CEO, discusses last year’s challenges and what’s ahead in 2025. Keep Reading
Rogers Group’s Pearman shares view of agg market
Rogers Group’s Nick Pearman details the impacts of weather and interest rates on business, offering a cautiously optimistic view for the year ahead. Keep Reading
Eagle Materials cites weather as detractor late last year
Michael Haack, president and CEO of the company, says rainfall was 250 percent higher than normal in key markets. Keep Reading
Keys to avoid unplanned conveyor downtime
Smiley Monroe’s Morgan Walker presents tips to sustain conveying systems through inclement winter weather. Keep Reading
Weather as a factor influencing aggregate production
Cody Ladd, president and COO at Kraemer Mining & Materials, discusses the impact weather had on his market in 2024 and how it can ultimately affect a producer’s year. Keep Reading
