CRH Ventures partners with Citylogix to accelerate digital transformation in road infrastructure management

Rhea-AI Summary

CRH (CRH) announced that CRH Ventures made a strategic investment in Citylogix on January 6, 2026. Citylogix provides AI-powered pavement condition assessments and enterprise asset management using LiDAR, high-definition cameras and machine learning to create digital twins of roadways.

Citylogix serves more than 450 government entities in North America. The partnership aims to help Citylogix scale its platform, enhance technology, and support municipalities in optimizing maintenance, extending asset life and making data-driven investment decisions.

Key Figures

Government entities served more than 450 government entities Citylogix customer base across North America

Market Reality Check

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Technical Shares at 128.87 are trading above the 200-day MA 105.22 and near the 52-week high 129.28.

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CRH gained 1.48% with most key building-materials peers also positive (e.g., VMC +1.49%, JHX +1.81%, EXP +0.70%), while CX was slightly negative at -0.17%. Scanner data did not flag a coordinated sector momentum move.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 16	Strategic acquisition	Positive	-3.0%	Acquisition of North American Aggregates expanding New York–New Jersey aggregates footprint.
Dec 08	Index inclusion	Positive	+5.9%	Selection for inclusion in the S&P 500 index recognizing North American leadership.
Nov 05	Regulatory filing	Neutral	-1.4%	Routine Form 10-Q filing for quarter ended September 30, 2025 with SEC.
Nov 05	Dividend announcement	Positive	-1.4%	Declaration of $0.37 quarterly dividend, a 6% year-over-year increase.
Nov 05	Earnings release	Positive	-1.4%	Q3 2025 results with revenue, earnings and margins all improving year over year.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive corporate events (acquisitions, earnings beat, dividend increase) often saw flat-to-negative 24h price reactions, except for a strong gain on S&P 500 inclusion.

Recent Company History

Over the past months, CRH reported multiple corporate milestones. Q3 2025 results showed $11.1bn revenue, $1.5bn net income and $2.7bn Adjusted EBITDA with higher margins and a $2.21 diluted EPS. The company completed 27 acquisitions year-to-date, including North American Aggregates on Dec. 16, 2025, and returned $1.1bn to shareholders alongside buybacks and a $0.37 dividend (up 6%). It also secured S&P 500 inclusion effective Dec. 22, 2025. Today’s digital infrastructure partnership extends this build‑and‑scale strategy into software and data.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights CRH Ventures’ strategic investment in Citylogix, an AI-driven platform serving more than 450 government entities with LiDAR-based pavement assessments and digital twins. It extends CRH’s infrastructure focus into software and data analytics, complementing prior growth through acquisitions and capital investment. Investors may watch how this partnership scales, how it integrates with CRH’s road operations, and whether it supports margins and asset-life optimization over time.

Key Terms

ai-powered technical

"a North American leader in AI-powered pavement condition assessments and enterprise asset"

"AI-powered" describes technology that uses artificial intelligence to perform tasks, make decisions, or analyze information automatically. It’s similar to having a highly skilled assistant that can learn from data, recognize patterns, and improve over time, helping to make processes faster and more accurate. For investors, this means better insights and more efficient operations, potentially leading to smarter investment choices.

pavement condition assessments technical

"leader in AI-powered pavement condition assessments and enterprise asset management software"

Pavement condition assessments are systematic inspections and measurements that rate the health and remaining life of roads, parking lots, runways or similar paved assets, like a regular checkup that notes cracks, roughness and structural problems. Investors use these ratings to estimate future repair and replacement costs, budget needs, contract opportunities and long-term asset value—information that affects municipal budgets, infrastructure project returns and the credit risk of related bonds or companies.

enterprise asset management technical

"condition assessments and enterprise asset management software. Founded in 2015, Citylogix's"

A system and approach for tracking, maintaining and optimizing a company’s physical assets — such as machinery, buildings, vehicles and infrastructure — across their entire life span. Think of it as a combined inventory, maintenance calendar and performance dashboard that helps reduce unexpected breakdowns, control repair and replacement costs, meet safety or regulatory requirements, and squeeze more productive life from expensive equipment. Investors care because better asset management can lower capital and operating expenses, improve reliability of revenue, and reduce risk to cash flow and valuation.

lidar technical

"Citylogix's platform uses LiDAR, high-definition cameras, and advanced machine learning"

Lidar, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is a technology that uses laser beams to create detailed, three-dimensional maps of the environment. It works like a sophisticated eye that measures distances by bouncing light off objects, helping machines see and understand their surroundings. For investors, lidar is important because it enables advancements in autonomous vehicles, robotics, and mapping, which can drive innovation and growth in related industries.

machine learning technical

"high-definition cameras, and advanced machine learning to generate digital twins of roadways"

Machine learning is a set of computer programs that learn patterns from large amounts of data and improve their predictions or decisions over time, like a recipe that gets better each time it’s adjusted based on taste tests. For investors it matters because these systems can speed up analysis, spot trends or risks humans might miss, automate routine work, and potentially create competitive advantages or cost savings that affect a company’s performance.

digital twins technical

"advanced machine learning to generate digital twins of roadways, providing actionable insights"

Digital twins are virtual replicas of physical objects, systems, or processes that simulate their real-world counterparts in real time. They allow users to monitor, analyze, and predict how the actual entity will behave under different conditions. For investors, digital twins can provide valuable insights into performance and potential risks, helping to make better-informed decisions.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CRH Ventures, the venture capital unit of CRH, today announced a strategic investment in Citylogix, a North American leader in AI-powered pavement condition assessments and enterprise asset management software.

Founded in 2015, Citylogix's platform uses LiDAR, high-definition cameras, and advanced machine learning to generate digital twins of roadways, providing actionable insights for municipal and infrastructure stakeholders. With this partnership, Citylogix will be able to further expand its technology, which already serves more than 450 government entities throughout North America, enabling them to optimize maintenance, extend asset life, and make data-driven investment decisions.

"As the leading road paver in North America, this investment supports CRH's commitment to deliver smarter, more sustainable infrastructure solutions," said Eduardo Gomez, Head of CRH Ventures. "Citylogix's technology and team are at the forefront of digital transformation in road asset management and will play a pivotal role in helping to shape the roads of the future."

Jon-Erik Dillon, Citylogix CEO added: "We are excited to join forces with CRH Ventures, whose global reach and deep expertise in infrastructure will help us accelerate our impact. This partnership will enable us to scale our technology, enhance our platform, and better serve the needs of cities and towns as they modernize their road networks."

About CRH Ventures

CRH Ventures is the venture capital unit of CRH, the leading global provider of building materials. With access to CRH's Venturing and Innovation Fund, CRH Ventures partners with and invests ambitiously and strategically in ConTech and ClimateTech start-ups across the entire construction value chain. For more information, visit www.crhventures.com.

About CRH

CRH (NYSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials critical to modernizing infrastructure. With our team of 80,000 people across 4,000 locations, our unmatched scale, connected portfolio, and deep local relationships make us the partner of choice for transportation, water, and reindustrialization projects, shaping communities for a better tomorrow. CRH is a member of the S&P 500 Index. For more information, visit www.crh.com.

About Citylogix

Citylogix is a leading SaaS company specializing in AI-powered pavement condition assessment, roadway asset digitization, and asset management. Its platform enables municipalities to create digital twins of their road networks, optimize maintenance planning, and extend the life of critical infrastructure assets. Since 2015, Citylogix has served over 450 municipalities and counties across North America. Learn more at www.citylogix.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

In order to utilize the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, CRH is providing the following cautionary statement.

This press release contains statements that are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may generally, but not always, be identified by the use of words such as "will", "anticipates", "should", "could", "would", "targets", "aims", "may", "continues", "expects", "is expected to", "estimates", "believes", "intends" or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts or matters of fact at the date of this press release.

In particular, the following are all forward-looking in nature: statements regarding the benefits of the partnership, including the ability to scale the technology and its potential impact on the roads of the future; and statements regarding CRH's commitment to deliver smarter, more sustainable infrastructure solutions.

By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future and reflect our current expectations and assumptions as to such future events and circumstances that may not prove accurate. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements other than as required by applicable law.

A number of material factors could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, certain of which are beyond our control, and which include, among other factors, the risks and uncertainties described under "Risk Factors" in CRH's 2024 Form 10-K and in its other filings with the SEC.

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FAQ

What did CRH announce about its investment in Citylogix on January 6, 2026?

CRH announced that CRH Ventures made a strategic investment in Citylogix to help scale its AI-powered pavement and asset-management platform.

How many government entities does Citylogix serve and what does that mean for CRH (CRH)?

Citylogix serves more than 450 government entities in North America, indicating an established customer footprint for CRH to leverage.

What technology does Citylogix use to assess pavement condition for CRH partners?

Citylogix uses LiDAR, high-definition cameras and advanced machine learning to produce digital twins and actionable asset insights.

How will CRH Ventures’ investment affect Citylogix’s platform and service reach?

The investment is intended to help Citylogix scale its technology, enhance the platform and better serve cities and towns modernizing road networks.

Does the announcement include financial terms or valuation for CRH’s investment in Citylogix?

No; the announcement does not disclose financial terms, valuation, or the size of the investment.

What benefits does CRH expect from partnering with Citylogix (CRH)?

CRH expects the partnership to support smarter, more sustainable infrastructure solutions and accelerate digital transformation in road asset management.