Tags: Lafarge North America Inc.
Guest Blog: Housing increases more than offset by falling federal spending
A new home undergoes construction. (Photo: Cecil Cardinal / Flickr)
Merger and acquisition activity remains slow, but steady, as the outlook for many construction markets remains flat and disappointing. Spending on U.S. construction projects fell in March, as the biggest ... Read More...
The Nation’s Top 25 Construction Aggregates Producers
2011 marked the first increase in production since 2006, with slight price increases as well.
U.S. production of construction aggregates in 2011 was 2.17 billion short tons, valued at $17.2 billion, free on board (f.o.b.) at plant. Construction aggregates production decreased ... Read More...
Sustainability Picks Up Steam
Although many initiatives began in Europe, North American operators are beginning to appreciate the benefits of green business practices.
Sustainable operating practices — which have roots in the business strategies of many European construction materials companies — are making their way ... Read More...
A Clean Sweep
By Therese Dunphy
Settlements on alleged Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA) violations are cleaning the pockets of a growing number of construction materials producers. In recent months, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of ... Read More...
Sustainability Picks up Steam
Although many initiatives began in Europe, North American operators are beginning to appreciate the benefits of green business practices.
By Therese Dunphy, Editor-in-Chief
Sustainable operating practices — which have roots in the business strategies of many European construction materials companies — are ... Read More...
