Tag: construction materials

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Cement sales bolster Eagle Materials’ quarterly growth

October 27, 2022 By

Eagle Materials’ revenue in aggregates, ready-mixed concrete and cement saw a double-digit increase last quarter.

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Says The Frazier Quarry’s Kevin Baker: “We really try to focus on our cost per ton and our cost per hour with all of our folks and try to make our decisions around those types of metrics.” Photo: The Frazier Quarry

What dynamics are driving construction materials right now

October 25, 2022 By

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.

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What FMI is watching as 2022 nears an end

October 19, 2022 By and

FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Rob Mineo pay P&Q a visit to discuss the major drivers impacting not only construction materials but the economy as a whole.

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CRH, Shell partner on decarbonization

October 11, 2022 By

The companies will explore decarbonization opportunities across materials, operations and transportation.

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AGC: Nonresidential construction materials prices fall in August

September 14, 2022 By

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says nonresidential construction materials prices fell 1.1 percent from July to August.

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Introducing drone technology to an aggregate operation can lower costs, minimize rework and increase operational efficiency. Photo: Propeller Aero

How drones can unlock potential within your operation

September 14, 2022 By

Propeller Aero’s Richard Hordern-Gibbings points out the benefits that stem from adopting drone technology within pits and quarries.

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ABC: Construction input prices down in July, up from 2021

August 11, 2022 By

Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says construction input prices are down 1.8 percent from June to July, but are up 17.4 compared to July 2021.

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China recently cut back its steel production for environmental reasons. Photo: simonkr/E+/Getty Images

What’s ahead with steel pricing

August 3, 2022 By

As labor and shipping costs continue to rise, economists expect gradual increases in the price of steel this year.

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ABC: Nonresidential construction spending dips in May

July 6, 2022 By

Nonresidential construction spending was down 0.6 percent in May, according to an Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) analysis of federal data.

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