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Shaw: Washington floods expose infrastructure vulnerabilities
In a guest commentary, Cory LeeAnn Shaw of the Washington Aggregates & Concrete Association says local materials, permitting reform and maintenance funding are key to recovery and resilience. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta sets fourth-quarter records in building materials
Both aggregate shipments and pricing climbed in the fourth quarter, with Martin Marietta also detailing a December acquisition involving CRH. Keep Reading
Sales volumes rise, lifting USLM revenue in fourth quarter
Construction and steel customers drove gains at United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) while oil and gas services and roofing demand lagged. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta sets quarterly records in aggregates
Aggregate shipments increased 8 percent to 57.9 million tons in the third quarter as gross profit and margins reached all-time highs. Keep Reading
Knife River: Second-quarter results ‘below expectations’
Although weather took a toll on some operations, the company remains optimistic because of its record backlog and the state of infrastructure funding. Keep Reading
Ohio producer discusses first-half 2025 and what’s ahead
Keeney Sand & Stone’s Kevin Keeney shares midyear insights and an outlook for the coming months during an exclusive visit with P&Q. Keep Reading
Heidelberg Materials chairman reflects on first quarter
Despite political and economic uncertainties and adverse weather, Heidelberg Materials remains optimistic about the rest of 2025. Keep Reading
Arcosa CEO reflects on start to 2025
Although organic sales dipped in the first quarter due to weather disruptions, Arcosa’s Antonio Carrillo characterized the company’s start to the year as a ‘strong’ one. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta ‘off to a strong start’ to 2025
The company reported its first-quarter financial results Wednesday, detailing growth in shipments and pricing despite challenging winter weather. Keep Reading
