weather
Preventing floods when water levels rise
A new condition monitoring system at an IMI Aggregates quarry proves valuable in the event of heavy rainfall. Keep Reading
Reflecting on the first half of 2024
Despite challenging early-year weather conditions for some aggregate producers, demand for construction materials remains strong. Keep Reading
Acquisitions contribute to Q1 increases at Arcosa
President and CEO Antonio Carrillo says Arcosa continues to benefit from pricing momentum in its construction products business. Keep Reading
Unfavorable weather a factor in Vulcan’s Q1
Tom Hill, chairman and CEO of Vulcan Materials Co., offered perspective on the performance of his company as it emerged from the first quarter. Keep Reading
Weather, softening demand impact Martin Marietta in Q1
While unfavorable weather and a change in nonresidential construction impacted its first quarter, Martin Marietta maintains a positive outlook Keep Reading
Is heat illness regulation on the horizon?
Several states – California, Washington and Minnesota – have implemented heat illness prevention standards, and more states may soon follow. Keep Reading
Preventing theft of your essential equipment
With more pressure on supply and profit margins, aggregate producers cannot afford to lose assets to theft or fraud. Keep Reading
The business dynamics at play in the second quarter
FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Rob Mineo share how demand and pricing are factoring into producer performances of late. Keep Reading
Assessing the construction materials industry right now
FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin, Rob Mineo and Evan Coughlin explain why producers are positioned well as they begin their core operating season. Keep Reading