 CRH PLC LSE:CRH forecast a 10 rise in profit for the current year after announcing double-digit earnings growth for the first six months, reflecting price increases to offset inflation. The US-focused construction materials supplier reported underlying profit EBITDA of US2.2bn for the half-year to 30 June 2022, up from US1.8bn in the same period last year, on sales up 14 at US15bn. 