Limited existing inventory helped single-family starts to post a solid gain in February, but builders are still grappling with elevated construction costs stemming from tariff issues and persistent shortages related to buildable lots and labor. Overall housing starts increased 11.2% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.50 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department…
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AGG1 to Feature The Community Zone
The AGG1 Academy and Expo and World of Asphalt Show & Conference take center stage in St. Louis, March 25-27. In this new location, AGG1 and World of Asphalt will unveil a new experience for attendees in 2025: The Community Zone. This is a centrally located space for professionals to relax, work, listen to industry professionals speak on important topics, and…
Read MoreYoung Leaders to Welcome Annie Agar
March 19, 2025 – At this year’s National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) meeting in St. Louis, held concurrently with AGG1, the association’s Young Leaders will once again convene for their annual luncheon, sponsored by Rock Products. The speaker will be Annie Agar, a multi-media star known for her humorous sports commentary. Her witty and relatable content now reaches a…
Read MoreBridgestone to Debut First MASTERCORE Tire for Aggregate Segment
Bridgestone Americas will introduce the 27.00R49 V-Steel Rock Deep Ultra (VRDU) aggregate tire at AGG1 in St. Louis, March 25-27. The VRDU is the first aggregate tire engineered with the company’s groundbreaking MASTERCORE technology, bringing the proven performance and tire life of the product lineup to the segment. “Bridgestone’s MASTERCORE technology epitomizes how our company helps customers move more with…
Read MoreTRIP: Maryland Motorists Lose $12 Billion Each Year Due to Bad Roads
Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested or lack some desirable safety features cost Maryland motorists a total of $12 billion statewide annually – up to $3,464 per driver in some areas – due to higher vehicle operating costs, traffic crashes and congestion-related delays. A lack of adequate investment in transportation and increasing inflation in construction costs could hamper Maryland’s…
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