OCTOBER 2025

October 14, 2025

Major Wins in U.S. Quarry and Construction: October 2025

October 2025 marks a pivotal moments for America's quarry and construction industry, with domestic megaprojects reaching unprecedented levels and homegrown innovations driving the sector forward. Here are the key wins shaping the U.S. construction landscape this month.

Domestic Megaproject Spending Shatters Records

The U.S. construction industry is witnessing a historic boom in large-scale infrastructure development. Megaproject spending has surged 53% year over year, buiiliding on 2024's already record-breaking figures. This dramatic increase reflects strong confidence in American infastructure and development initiatives, creating substantial opportunities for domestic contractors, quarry operators, and aggregate suppliers across the country.

Georgia Leads in Quarry Waste Innovation

In a breakthrough for sustainable construction, researchers at Kennesaw State University have developed a game-changing solution for the American quarry industry. Associate professor Jayhyun Kwon's team is transforming quarry pond screenings—waste byproducts generating approximately 2.2 million tons annually in Georgia alone—into a viable substitute for fly ash in asphalt binders and concrete.

This innovation couldn't come at a better time for U.S. construction. With domestic fly ash supplies diminishing, this locally sourced, sustainable alternative promises to significantly impact construction across Georgia and potentially nationwide. The technology will help reduce waste, lower material costs, and enable American companies to earn environmental credits when bidding on government-funded infrastructure projects—turning environmental challenges into competitive advantages for U.S. firms.

U.S. Civil Construction Shows Healthy Stability

American civil construction continues its strong performance with steady, sustainable growth. Civil construction is expected to reach approximately 5% growth this year after several years of rapid expansion. While more moderate than recent years, this sustained growth indicates a healthy, stable market for domestic infrastructure projects, quarry operations, and aggregate production nationwide.

Residential Recovery Forecast for 2026

After navigating several challenging years, America's residential construction sector shows promising signs of recovery. Industry forecasts predict a residential rebound beginning in 2026, signaling that U.S. contractors and material suppliers should prepare for renewed demand in the housing sector. This anticipated recovery represents a significant opportunity for quarries and construction firms to scale operations and meet upcoming demand.

American Industry Leadership Ensures Continuity

Major U.S. industry players are positioning themselves for long-term success through strategic leadership planning. Vulcan Materials Company, one of America's largest producers of construction aggregates, announced that COO Ronnie Pruitt will transition to chairman and CEO on January 1, succeeding Tom Hill, who will become executive chairman. These carefully planned transitions at one of the nation's cornerstone construction material suppliers demonstrate the industry's commitment to stability and sustained growth.

The American Construction Outlook

October 2025 showcases a U.S. quarry and construction industry firing on all cylinders. With record domestic megaproject spending, American-developed sustainability innovations, and strong infrastructure pipelines, the sector is demonstrating the resilience and ingenuity that define American industry. The combination of robust project demand, homegrown technological solutions, and strategic planning positions U.S. quarry and construction companies for continued success well into 2026 and beyond.