CEDAR RAPIDS, IA The bitter cold of winter could not keep the friends and customers of Construction Materials, Inc. from attending the annual Open House at the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, headquarters. For close to 40 years they have been making this stop for lunch and this year was no exception.

More than 300 area contractors stopped by and were treated to delicious BBQ and turkey, with plenty of sides, dessert and refreshments. It's for valued customers like these that Construction Materials, Inc. President Dick Galligan keeps this tradition alive. The event gives Galligan and his staff a chance to say thank you for their continued business and friendship, and wish them all a happy holiday and a prosperous New Year.

In addition to the food and refreshments, attendees received gifts and door prizes for coming.

Construction Materials, Inc. is a leading provider of fabricated reinforcing steel, concrete paving products, concrete construction materials, geotextiles and erosion control products in the upper Midwest. In addition to their Cedar Rapids location, there are also stores in Des Moines, Iowa, and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Everyone at Construction Materials, Inc. is dedicated to providing their customers with the products, services, professional consulting and problem solving needed to meet the demands of the construction industry today.