The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network grew 7.0% in December to 296.8 (2000=100) from the upwardly revised November reading of 277.4.
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The 2026 Construction, Cement and Concrete Outlook
By Ed Sullivan The U.S. cement market has been in a decline for three consecutive years. This translates into more than a 10 million metric ton decline since 2022. The volume loss has pushed clinker utilization rates below 80%, reduced reliance on imports, and prompted a moderation in cement and concrete pricing.
Read MoreCommand Alkon Batch AI, Plant Analytics Deliver Visibility, Efficiency, Quality
Command Alkon reaffirmed its commitment to batch innovation and enhancing the efficiency and precision of concrete production processes with the integration of cutting-edge technologies like Batch AI and Plant Analytics, and multi-plant remote batching.
Read MoreNavigating the Future of Construction: Insights from Trimble Dimensions Survey
Trimble conducted a survey at its 2025 Dimensions user conference in December 2025, and roughly 1,800 industry professionals responded. The results offer a clear roadmap for where the industry is heading and, more importantly, what it will take to succeed in an increasingly digital and labor-constrained market.
Read MorePreheater Towers: Considerations for Improving Flow and Safety
Both Installation and Maintenance Can Be Performed Safely Without A Shutdown or Exposure to Intense Heat. By Brad Pronschinske
Read MoreQ&A: Elevating Workforce Perspectives to Drive Innovative Solutions
Michael Ireland and Cassidy Williams talk about Ash Grove’s Innovative Approach to Safety. Edited by Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreHydrogen: Fuel of the Future or Flash in the Pan?
As A Potential Solution To The Cement Industry’s Decarbonization Challenge, Can Hydrogen Overcome Technical And Economic Hurdles To Become A Practical Fuel For Cement Kilns? By Jonathan Rowland
Read MoreThe Pendulum Swings Farther
Back in the fall of 2022, I wrote a couple of columns about the employment challenges that existed before Covid, challenges that grew exponentially during and after the pandemic.
Read MoreACA to Host Mill & Kiln Training
The American Cement Association (ACA) is hosting its 2026 Mill and Kiln Training, March 16-19, in Dallas at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown. The comprehensive, hands-on program is designed for cement industry professionals seeking deeper technical insight into mill optimization, kiln systems, and operation fundamentals.
Read MoreHeidelberg Materials Closes 2025 With Record Result
Heidelberg Materials closed the past financial year with a record result. The company increased its revenue slightly by 1% in comparison with the previous year to €21.5 billion (previous year: €21.2 billion), despite some declines in volumes in individual Group areas.
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