Rock Products has its eyes on the future of the aggregates industry, which will be, without question, in the hands of its Young Leaders.
Read MoreMonth: March 2015
First Look – March 2015
TOP NEWS Vulcan Materials Grows Vulcan Materials Co. announced results for the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31, 2014, and full-year 2014. Total fourth-quarter revenues increased $75 million, or 11 percent, to $755 million, while gross profit increased $52 million, or 45 percent, to $170 million. Martin Marietta Leaps Forward Martin Marietta Materials Inc. reported its results for the fourth quarter…
Read MoreOff-highway Diesel Fuel
The national estimated average price-per-gallon for off-highway diesel fuel as of March 4 is $2.688. That is higher than the previous comparison price-per-gallon of $2.571.
Read MoreTelsmith Offers Free Download of Permitting Whitepaper
Telsmith Inc. is proud to sponsor an informative white paper, which is intended to share valuable resources and to stimulate further discussion regarding one of the industry’s greatest challenges – navigating the permitting process. The paper is available for download at the Telsmith website – www.telsmith.com. “The release of this white paper is part of Telsmith’s ongoing commitment to best serve…
Read MoreTRIP: South Dakota, New Mexico Face Challenges
According to new reports released by TRIP, a Washington, D.C.-based national transportation organization, both South Dakota and New Mexico face daunting transportation challenges.
Read MoreConstruction Spending Dips in January; Rises Year-Over-Year
The U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce announced that construction spending during January 2015 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $971.4 billion, 1.1 percent (±1.2 percent) below the revised December estimate of $982.0 billion. The January figure is 1.8 percent (±1.6 percent) above the January 2014 estimate of $954.6 billion.
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