First Look – June 2025

TOP NEWS Vulcan MaterialsVulcan Materials Co. announced results for the quarter ended March 31, reporting total revenues of $1,635 billion, versus $1,546 billion in the first quarter of 2024. Aggregates segment gross profit increased 18% to $357 million ($7.48 per ton), and gross profit margin expanded 320 basis points to 26.7%. Knife River Corp.Knife River announced financial results for the…

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Austin Powder Releases 2024 Sustainability Report

Austin Powder has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting meaningful progress in reducing its environmental impact, fostering a thriving workplace and driving sustainable innovation. At Austin Powder, sustainability is a core strategy that focuses on creating future value. Safety, Health, Environment, and Security: First PrioritySafety is fundamental to ensure every employee returns home safely. Austin Powder maintains a global SHES…

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Construction Spending Down, Highways Up in April

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, construction spending during April 2025 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,152.4 billion, 0.4% (±0.7%) below the revised March estimate of $2,162.0 billion. The April figure is 0.5% (±1.2%) below the April 2024 estimate of $2,163.2 billion. During the first four months of this year, construction spending amounted to $660.2 billion,…

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New MSHA Information Hub: Access to Key Resources

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has launched the new MSHA Information Hub to help miners, operators, contractors and other stakeholders quickly find answers to their most frequently asked questions.  The MSHA Information Hub makes it easier than ever to access important safety and health information and serves as a centralized resource for compliance assistance…

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The June Issue of Rock Products

June 2, 2025 – Don’t miss our current issue, as we bring you the latest news, technology and more for North American aggregates professionals. This month’s features include: The Rock Products Interview: Ted Baker II, Blue Water IndustriesThe New NSSGA Chairman Talks About the Strategic Plan, Labor, Digitalization and the Best Business Advice He Ever Received. 5 Tips for an Efficient Screening…

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Associations Host Congressional Staff Quarry Tour

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) joined forces with National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, National Asphalt Pavement Association, Associated General Contractors of America and American Cement Association hosting a congressional staff quarry tour to educate a bipartisan group of staffers about the construction materials industry and the vital work of providing the foundational materials for every infrastructure project. 

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