“We are seeing some indications of relative stability in demand that should benefit pricing for our products going forward. However, the earnings effect of the increase in aggregates pricing is expected to be offset by the energy-related cost pressures expected throughout the remainder of the year.

“In asphalt mix, the average sales price continues to improve leading to higher unit materials margin despite the higher cost of liquid asphalt. We expect this trend to continue throughout the remainder of 2011. Overall, we expect asphalt earnings to increase from the prior year, reflecting a modest increase in volume as well as improved unit materials margin.

“In concrete, volume is expected to decrease from the prior year due to continuing softness in private construction, particularly single-family construction. However, we expect the loss reported in 2010 to narrow somewhat due mostly to higher pricing as a result of relatively more stable demand.”