Concrete Information

Feb. 18, 2021 – According to the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, estimated ready mixed concrete production in November 2020 is 31.6 million cu. yd., 8.9% higher than that in November 2019. The estimated production in the United States for 2020 through November is 350 million cu. yd., approximately 1% higher than that during the same period in 2019. Ready mixed concrete production is estimated from cement shipments…

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Chamber, BPC Call for Infrastructure Bill by Fourth of July

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) along with more than 300 national and local organizations sent a letter to members of the United States Congress, urging them to enact a fiscally and environmentally responsible infrastructure package by the Fourth of July that stimulates the economy and improves the quality of life for every American.

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Construction Starts Drop to Begin 2021

Total construction starts dropped 4% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $794.3 billion. Nonresidential building starts were flat in January, while nonbuilding starts dropped 10% and residential starts were 4% lower. From a regional perspective, starts were lower in three of the five regions – the Midwest, South Atlantic, and South Central. Starts rose, however, in the Northeast and West.

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Vulcan’s Hill Sees Market Strength

Feb. 16, 2021 – Vulcan Materials, as part of its fourth-quarter and full-year 2020 report, looked into the crystal ball to see what is in store for the company in today’s aggregates market. Regarding the company’s outlook, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tom Hill stated, “We are encouraged by the continued strength in residential construction activity, particularly single-family housing. Our expectation is also…

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Vulcan Reports Strong Aggregates Unit Profitability

Vulcan Materials Co. announced results for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2020, and the full year. Total revenues in the fourth quarter were $1,175.1 billion, down from $1,186.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. Total revenues for the full year were $4,856.8 billion down from $4,929.1 billion in 2019.

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NIOSH Presents Mine Safety and Health Technology Innovations Awards

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Mining Program, in conjunction with the Industrial Minerals Association–North America (IMA-NA), the National Mining Association (NMA), and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), recognized four organizations in their respective industry sectors, some for developing new safety tools and systems, and others for instituting new health protocols to keep their…

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