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The Zacks Building Products - Concrete & Aggregates industry faces headwinds from weak residential construction, elevated mortgage rates, and rising energy and freight costs. However, strong public infrastructure spending and growing data center projects provide support. Vulcan Materials and Eagle Materials are highlighted as stocks with growth potential despite the industry's challenging near-term outlook.

The Concrete & Aggregates industry faces headwinds from weak residential construction, elevated mortgage rates, and rising energy/freight costs. However, strong public infrastructure spending and growing data center projects provide demand stability. Vulcan Materials and Eagle Materials are highlighted as stocks that can navigate these challenges through their geographic advantages, operational efficiency, and exposure to infrastructure and nonresidential construction.