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USLM: Lime, limestone volumes down as price increases continue
The United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) experience in the second quarter was consistent with that of other producers nationwide. Keep Reading
Arcosa: Aggregate volumes down but pricing momentum continues
Arcosa president and CEO Antonio Carrillo offers perspective on the second-quarter performance of the company’s construction products business. Keep Reading
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