The preliminary estimate of ready mixed concrete produced in September 2013 is 29 million cubic yards, 14.3% higher than in September 2012. The production through September is estimated at 227 million cubic yards, 3.6% higher than during the same period in 2012. Based on the production through the third quarter of 2013, the production for 2013 is projected to be around 300 million cubic yards (which would be about 3.5% higher than that in 2012).