According to Jason Christopher Willett of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) revised production statistics for 2023 have been released. A total of 2.52 billion metric tons (Gt) of construction aggregates were produced for consumption in the United States in 2023, revised up from 2.50 Gt, valued at $36.8 billion. The top construction aggregate producing companies in 2023 were, in descending order of tonnage,…
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2025 Outlook/Forecast
The Aggregates Industry is at a Transition Point as 2025 Begins. So Where Will We Go From Here? By Mark S. Kuhar and Josephine Patterson As we head into 2025, we do so with encouragement, but also uncertainty. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) – which made the single largest dedicated investment in American transportation infrastructure since the construction…
Read MoreTHE PULSE – JANUARY 2025
By Allen-Villere Partners THE PULSE: CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS MARKET ANALYSIS
Read MoreMissouri Limestone Producers Association Rebrands to ‘Infra’
The Missouri Limestone Producers Association (MLPA), a cornerstone of the state’s infrastructure industry, has rebranded the association to “Infra.” This new identity reflects the association’s expanded vision, uniting its dedication to the state’s infrastructure with a focus on growth, sustainability and innovation. The new name and brand represent a strategic shift to include and celebrate all facets of infrastructure development.…
Read MorePremier Aggregates, Ada Sand & Gravel Merge
Premier Aggregates and Ada Sand & Gravel have combined their respective businesses to create Premier Aggregates Holdings LLC, now the largest independent supplier of construction and landscape aggregates in southwest Idaho. This strategic partnership reinforces both companies’ commitment to a customer-focused, aggregates-led growth strategy focused on one of the fastest-growing regions in the Intermountain West. “This is a great day…
Read MoreMLPA Successfully Concludes Chris Upp Memorial Endowment Fund Campaign
The Missouri Limestone Producers Association (MLPA) announced the successful conclusion of its campaign to establish the Chris Upp Memorial Endowment Fund, surpassing initial goals and establishing a lasting legacy honoring Upp’s leadership in the mining industry. The goal of establishing a fund with more than $300,000 has been met by combining raised funds with a preexisting endowment that Chris Upp managed…
Read MoreUSGS Production
The U.S. Geological Survey Reported a Decrease in the Second Quarter. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that an estimated 644 million metric tons (Mt) of total construction aggregates was produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the second quarter of 2024, a decrease of 6% compared with that in the second quarter of 2023, according to Jason…
Read MoreUSGS Reports Production Decrease in Second Quarter
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that an estimated 644 million metric tons (Mt) of total construction aggregates was produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the second quarter of 2024, a decrease of 6% compared with that in the second quarter of 2023, according to Jason Christopher Willett, commodity specialist. The five leading states in descending order…
Read MoreReport: States Where Aggregate Prices Are Increasing the Most
As the U.S. economy has wrestled with the impacts of inflation over the last few years, construction has been one of the industries most impacted by rising costs. Construction materials were strongly impacted by supply chain breakdowns during the pandemic, which created shortages for key goods during a period of high demand. Hopes that price increases would level out as…
Read MoreSmart Solutions, Sustainable Outcomes – Embracing Water Management
By Ken Albaugh In a rapidly changing industry, mining and aggregates operators are balancing a growing demand for materials while navigating the complexities of regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship. At the center of this challenge is water, as a vital component in processing materials and as an increasingly scarce resource that must be protected. Effective water management has never been…
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