March 12, 2025 – The Construction and Demolition Recycling Association (CDRA) kicked off its C&D World conference and exhibition in Dallas. The opening keynote, “External Forces in the C&D Industry: Smoothing the Way Through Our Complex Environment” by Susan Robinson, Robinson Consulting, moderated by CDRA Executive Director Terri Ward, touched on sustainability, climate change, exceeding expectations and creating stronger and…
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Our March Issue is Live!
March 3, 2025 – The March issue of Rock Products is now online. This special issue, which will be distributed at AGG1 in St. Louis, includes the features “Fit for Life: Top Producer Relies On Super-Duty Screens For Maximum Uptime and Lower Operating Costs;” “The Critical Role of Rail: It Is Essential To Examine How Major Rail Carriers Operate Across Different Regions In North America…
Read MoreVulcan’s Hill Looks Ahead
Feb. 24, 2025 – Vulcan Materials, in its recent quarterly report, announced fourth quarter total revenues of $1.854 billion, versus $1.834 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023. The company announced total revenue for full year 2024 of $7.418 billion versus $7.782 billion in 2023. Regarding the company’s outlook, the company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tom Hill said, “We carry…
Read MoreThe AVP Pulse Index for February
Feb. 17, 2025 – The AVP Pulse Index this month rose 1.5% month-over-month, while increasing 5.6% year-over-year; and 12.9% over the past 36 months. The proprietary AVP Pulse Index – a joint effort between mergers and acquisition advisors Allen-Villere Partners and Rock Products – illustrates the health of the industry in one single trend line, using relevant data that is updated monthly…
Read MoreEconomist Ed Sullivan to Depart PCA
Feb. 10, 2025 – One of the top economists in the industry is stepping down. Ed Sullivan, senior vice president of market intelligence and chief economist, announced his resignation from the Portland Cement Association (PCA), effective March 1. His economic forecasts have long been a mainstay of the construction-materials industry. “After 22 years, I have resigned from PCA as chief…
Read MoreRock Products Market Composite
Feb. 3, 2025 – The Rock Products Market Composite for 2025 – a cumulative number based on the combined annual production of crushed stone, sand and gravel, cement, industrial sand, gypsum and lime in 2024 – equals 2.642 billion metric tons (Gt) of material. That is down from the 2.726 Gt reported in 2024. The Rock Products Market Compositie is gleaned from information provided…
Read MoreGeorgia Legislative Update
Jan. 30, 2025 – According to the Georgia Construction Aggregate Association, the Georgia General Assembly has completed 8 of 40 legislative days. Gov. Kemp has proposed a FYA 2025 state budget of $40.5 billion and a FY 2026 budget of $37.7 billion. The governor has proposed adding a billion dollars for infrastructure spending to GDoT’s budget including $350 million for the state’s…
Read MoreThe AVP Pulse Index for January
Jan. 20, 2025 – The AVP Pulse Index this month dropped 0.1% month-over-month, while increasing 5.9% year-over-year; and 11.4% over the past 36 months. The proprietary AVP Pulse Index – a joint effort between mergers and acquisition advisors Allen-Villere Partners and Rock Products – illustrates the health of the industry in one single trend line, using relevant data that is updated monthly…
Read MoreWildfire Aid
Jan. 15, 2025 – As wildfires fed by Santa Ana winds devastate parts of California, aggregates producers are stepping in to help. CalCIMA producer member Holliday Rock Co. Inc. is accepting donations for wildfire relief. Contributions can be dropped off at the corporate office (1401 N. Benson Ave., Upland, CA 91786) and will be delivered weekly to the Los Angeles Regional Food…
Read MoreHigh Tech at CES
Jan. 9, 2025 – The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). CES is the only trade show that showcases the entire tech landscape at one event. It is taking place right now in Las Vegas. CES showcases companies including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and…
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