“As we look to 2026, I’m encouraged about the demand backdrop in our markets. We expect continued strength in public construction activity and improving private nonresidential opportunities, a combination that should benefit an already healthy pricing environment.”

– Ronnie Pruitt, Vulcan Materials Co.

“Our 2026 shipment guidance of low single-digit improvement reflects a balanced macro environment, in which we expect robust infrastructure investment and accelerating momentum in data centers and energy to offset continued softness in private nonresidential and residential construction.”

– Ward Nye, Martin Marietta

“We enter 2026 with momentum and confidence in our strategy to deliver long-term, profitable growth. We have record year-end backlog of $1 billion, which includes the opportunity to pull through our higher-margin materials. We will continue our efforts to optimize materials pricing and drive efficiencies at our plants. Also, we expect our strategic M&A activity to continue, as our 2026 deal pipeline looks similar to 2025.”

– Brian Gray, Knife River Corp.

“Our revenue outlook for fiscal 2026 continues to anticipate organic growth of approximately 7 percent to 8 percent. Strong industry tailwinds persist throughout our local markets across eight Sun Belt states, which are benefiting from growing infrastructure funding for both public and private project work.”

– Jule Smith III, Construction Partners Inc.

“Planning momentum cooled in January across most commercial and institutional sectors. Data center projects continue to lead the way, but after elevated activity in late 2025, most nonresidential sectors are now easing into a more sustainable growth pattern.”

– Sarah Martin, Dodge Construction Network

“With a healthy market backdrop and a solid pipeline of bidding opportunities, we believe we are well positioned to continue expanding CAP (contract awards pending) in 2026. We also expect to improve gross profit margins and SG&A (selling, general and administrative expenses) efficiencies as we work to drive adjusted EBITDA margin growth in line with our 2027 financial targets.”

– Staci Woolsey, Granite Construction

“Despite the lack of job growth in 2025, the industry’s unemployment rate is only modestly higher than one year ago. That dynamic at least partially stems from immigration enforcement and the downward pressure it has put on the industry’s labor supply.”

– Anirban Basu, Associated Builders & Contractors

“Recent mega-rain events have caused widespread flooding, crippling transportation infrastructure and overwhelming flood barriers across Washington state. These disasters have exposed a sobering truth: our roads, bridges and public works are not adequately prepared for the challenges of a changing climate. Communities have been cut off, businesses disrupted and families left vulnerable. The lesson is clear: We must rethink not only how we build, repair and maintain the systems that connect and protect us, but how we secure the resources to do so.”

– Cory LeeAnn Shaw, Washington Aggregates & Concrete Association

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According to Polydeck, Metaldex XPT is designed to combine the throughput of traditional wire cloth with the handling of modular media.

“Aggregate operations constantly balance throughput, wear and maintenance demands,” says Shane Gee, director of aggregate at Polydeck. “Metaldex XPT addresses those challenges by delivering the screening efficiency producers expect from wire while giving them a modular panel that is easier to manage during maintenance.”

Polydeck manufactures Metaldex XPT panels in-house, strengthening its ability to respond quickly to customer needs while expanding available configurations and aperture options, the company says. The company introduced additional aperture concepts and says it will continue to utilize customer feedback to help guide future development of the product line.

“Manufacturing Metaldex XPT in-house demonstrates our continued commitment to providing the solutions our customers rely on,” says Ron Kuehl, president of Polydeck. “It gives our team greater control over how we develop and support the product while allowing us to incorporate what our customers truly need as we expand the line.”

Metaldex XPT is engineered for dry sizing, coarse sizing and heavily loaded screening environments where operations require high throughput without sacrificing serviceability, according to Polydeck. The modular welded wire panels feature abrasion-resistant wire encased in polyurethane and are available in a 1-ft. x 2-ft. format with multiple panel thickness options and wire orientations designed to support different screening conditions.

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The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) renewed its alliance with the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA).

According to MSHA, its alliance program enables organizations committed to mine safety and health to collaborate with the agency to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses. MSHA and its allies work together to reach out to, educate and lead the nation’s mine operators and miners in improving and advancing mine safety and health.

MSHA says its alliance with NSSGA ensures that industry personnel, including contractors, have access to information, guidance and training resources that protect miners’ health and safety.

“MSHA’s industry alliances advance our goal of protecting the safety of miners across the country,” says Wayne Palmer, MSHA assistant secretary. “We look forward to collaborating with NSSGA to address safety issues of particular concern to their members in the aggregates industry.”

The alliance agreement outlines several key provisions, including providing technical assistance to the industry; analyzing data to provide education and training materials; developing and sharing best practices; collaboratively exchanging timely information on injury and employment data; and participating in trainings, workshops, conferences and other opportunities to share information.

“The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association is very pleased to renew our longstanding alliance with MSHA,” says Michele Stanley, president and CEO of NSSGA. “This partnership serves as a platform for sharing best practices, promoting safety initiatives and addressing emerging challenges across the industry. NSSGA looks forward to collaborating with the agency for the betterment of the miners’ health and safety.”

Related: Six mine safety developments that could reshape enforcement

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Vulcan Materials

Aggregate shipments and pricing were up in the fourth quarter at Vulcan Materials Co., although gross profit per ton dipped 12.3 percent to $7.91.

Fourth-quarter aggregate shipments increased 2 percent to 55.1 million tons, while freight-adjusted sales price per ton was up 1.7 percent to $21.78.

Across full-year 2025, Vulcan Materials’ aggregate shipments were up 3.1 percent to 226.8 million tons. The company’s freight-adjusted sales price per ton of aggregates increased 4.2 percent to $21.98 last year. Gross profit per ton of aggregates, meanwhile, was up 4.8 percent in 2025 to $8.66.

“Our aggregates-led business delivered another year of strong earnings growth and margin expansion,” says Ronnie Pruitt, CEO of Vulcan Materials.

Martin Marietta

Martin Marietta, meanwhile, set a pair of fourth-quarter records in its building materials business.
The company says the $1.4 billion in revenue it achieved, alongside $443 million in gross profit, were new fourth-quarter highs.

In aggregates, fourth-quarter shipments increased 2 percent to 48.9 million tons. Martin Marietta’s average selling price in aggregates increased 5.3 percent to $23.11 per ton.

Martin Marietta’s gross profit tied to aggregates increased 11 percent to a fourth-quarter record of $420 million, with strong pricing and increased shipments more than offsetting higher costs. Also, gross profit per ton in aggregates was up 9 percent to $8.59, while gross margin in aggregates expanded 93 basis points to 34 percent.

Across all of 2025, Martin Marietta reports that revenue increased (up 9 percent) along with gross profit (up 16 percent) and adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations (up 17 percent).

CRH

Total revenues were up 9 percent in the CRH Americas Materials Solutions business in the fourth quarter, boosted by good underlying activity levels, positive pricing momentum and contributions from acquisitions.

Adjusted EBITDA in the business segment also increased 9 percent, reflecting disciplined cost management, positive underlying demand and contributions from acquisitions, CRH says.

Across 2025, total revenues in the CRH Americas Materials Solutions business were up 5 percent. Acquisitions, pricing progress and improved volumes in the second half of the year drove the increase. Adjusted EBITDA increased at CRH Americas Materials Solutions by 7 percent last year, as well.

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Volvo Construction Equipment named Colorado-based Power Equipment Co. (PECO) as its 2025 Dealer of the Year.

Volvo CE delivered the award during its annual dealer meeting held during ConExpo-Con/Agg. The award recognizes the dealer exemplifying the Volvo brand and consistently demonstrating high performance in service offerings, customer uptime and share performance.

In 2025, PECO built a new 52,000-sq.-ft. headquarters in Brighton, Colorado, featuring 17 service bays and a dedicated training facility. It also implemented a centralized field service dispatch center to improve response times and minimize customer downtime.

“The Power Equipment Co. team has committed to and invested in people and technology that ensure their customers get the right machine, right services and right advice every time,” says Scott Young, head of the North American region at Volvo CE. “As a partner to Volvo CE, they’re helping set the standard for how a dealership can drive long-term value through a customer-focused approach and deep-rooted expertise.”

Last year, Volvo CE says PECO achieved significant growth in machine sales and rental fleet capacity. With seven locations across Colorado and New Mexico, PECO is currently celebrating its 90th year in business and its 40th with Volvo CE.

“This comes down to our people, plain and simple,” says Mark Kuhn, vice president of construction sales at PECO. “We do not chase awards. We show up, do the work and stand behind our customers when it counts. This is the result of a team that is driven to deliver.”

Related: 7 questions with Volvo CE’s Scott Young

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Arcosa completed the sale of its inland barge business, Arcosa Marine Products, to Wynnchurch Capital for $450 million.

With the barge business no longer in its portfolio, Arcosa plans to focus more intently on construction materials and engineered structures.

“Completion of this transaction is a significant milestone that further reduces complexity and cyclicality, raises our overall margin profile and enhances the long-term resiliency of the company,” says Antonio Carrillo, president and CEO of Arcosa. “We will now be fully focused on construction materials and engineered structures, which are both well positioned to benefit from infrastructure and power market tailwinds in the U.S. market.”

In a separate transaction, Arcosa completed the acquisition of a Central Florida-based aggregate operation last month for $60 million.

“We remain positive about our reinvestment opportunities and expect to continue prioritizing the allocation of capital toward our high-growth, high-margin businesses,” Carrillo says.

Related: Arcosa shares 2025 fourth-quarter, full-year performance

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The Amrize board of directors appointed Baris Oran as CFO and a member of the company’s executive committee.

Oran succeeds Ian Johnston, who will step down from the role and remain with the company as a senior advisor to support a smooth transition.

Oran joins Amrize from GXO Logistics, where he served as CFO following its spinoff from XPO.

“I thank Ian for his outstanding contributions over a 27-year career with the company,” says Jan Jenisch, chairman and CEO of Amrize. “Ian played an instrumental role in the successful spinoff of Amrize and listing as a publicly traded company. We appreciate Ian’s dedicated service, which helped establish Amrize’s financial strength from our investment-grade credit rating and strong balance sheet to leading cash conversion. We wish him continued success in his future endeavors.

“I am excited to welcome Baris to our team at an important time for our company,” Jenisch adds. “Baris is a high-impact leader with an exceptional track record of building high-performance finance teams. He is ideally positioned to build on our strong financial foundation to accelerate profitable growth.”

Oran’s finance career includes executive roles and experience with capital allocation, M&A, balance sheet management and capital markets. He previously served as CFO of the Sabanci Group, CFO of Kordsa and in leadership roles at Ernst & Young, PwC and Sara Lee Corp.

Related: Amrize finds footing after spinoff, looks ahead to 2026

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The technology is now available for screening equipment across Terex Materials Processing (MP) brands, including: Powerscreen, Finlay, EvoQuip, MDS, Terex Washing Systems, Terex MPS (Cedarapids and Simplicity), Magna and Terex Ecotec.

The portable, multi‑sensor system focuses on how screens behave in real operating conditions, according to Terex MP. Using synchronized measurements taken from multiple points on the screenbox, TRAC delivers insights into screen motion, balance, resonance and bearing condition, helping potential issues be identified before they affect performance, uptime or structural integrity.

“TRAC is a practical tool, developed by engineers who understand the realities of screening applications,” says Pat Brian, vice president of aggregates at Terex. “It helps take some of the guesswork out of understanding screen performance, giving customers and distributors clearer insight into how the screen is operating and where attention may be needed.”

The system presents vibration behavior in a clear, visual format, translating data into actionable insights, Terex says. It supports commissioning verification, troubleshooting and ongoing condition assessment, enabling more informed maintenance decisions throughout the life of the machine.

“Ultimately, TRAC reflects Terex’s focus on applying engineering expertise to real screening applications, helping customers better understand, maintain and protect their equipment,” Brian says.

Related: Terex MP highlights several offerings, brands at ConExpo

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