CRH and Arcosa have reached terms on a major deal in the US construction materials sector.
Under the terms of the deal, CRH will acquire 100 per cent of Arcosa in a transaction that values Arcosa at a total enterprise value of $US8.5 billion.
CRH chief executive officer Jim Mintern said Arcosa is highly complementary and advances CRH’s connected portfolio strategy and position in the US market.
“As demand for US energy and utility infrastructure solutions accelerates, this transaction places CRH at the forefront of an immense growth opportunity and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to building market-leading positions through disciplined capital allocation,” he said.
“We have a tremendous amount of respect for Arcosa’s business and look forward to welcoming the Arcosa team into CRH.”
Arcosa, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a well-known construction materials producer with an operational network comprising 109 quarries and yards, nine asphalt plants, and 19 terminals. The company recorded 35 million tonnes of aggregates shipments in 2025, while its engineered structures business is a key manufacturer of critical infrastructure products for the energy transmission markets, which is largely driven by growing demand for electrification and data centres. Arcosa serves 13 of the top 50 fastest-growing metropolitan statistical areas in the US, including Texas, New Jersey, Arizona, Florida and Tennessee.
The deal comes after Arcosa shifted its focus to construction materials and sold its interest in its inland barge business for $US450 million earlier in 2026.
“This transaction is a powerful validation of the work we’ve done in recent years to grow in attractive markets, simplify our portfolio, reduce cyclicality and build a more resilient business focused on construction products and engineered structures. For our stockholders, this transaction crystallises the value we have built,” Arcosa president and chief executive officer Antonio Carrillo said.
“We are excited that CRH recognises that value, and we are confident that their resources, scale, and expertise will provide attractive opportunities for our team members, for our customers and for the communities we serve.”
Both companies’ boards of directors have approved the deal, and approval from Arcosa’s shareholders is required, as well as regulatory approval and customary closing conditions being met. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027.
