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Dodge: Construction starts slip in October
Dodge Construction Network says total construction starts were down 7 percent in October. Nonbuilding and residential saw declines while nonresidential starts increased. Keep Reading
Construction’s 2023 performance, 2024 outlook
Ken Simonson, chief economist with the Associated General Contractors of America, looks at what trends emerged in the construction industry in 2023 and how those trends could play out in the coming year. Keep Reading
New tracked conveyor introduced by ProStack
ProStack's new Ranger 6-24TR features a semi-automated stockpile program that allows operators to stockpile materials in set patterns to suit their needs. Keep Reading
Case adds Pennsylvania dealer to network
Case Power & Equipment of Pennsylvania will serve as a Case Construction Equipment dealer in the Pittsburgh area through two locations. Keep Reading
Recession avoidable, vulnerabilities remain
Associated General Contractors of America’s chief economist Ken Simonson says the U.S. will likely avoid a recession in 2024, but ongoing worldwide concerns need to be monitored. Keep Reading
Dodge: New momentum for warehousing as education, health care slip
The Dodge Momentum Index, measuring the initial report for nonresidential building projects in planning, was up 1 percent in October. It is, however, down 8 percent year over year. Keep Reading
AGC: More interest rate hikes likely
While the Federal Reserve opted to not raise interest rates in September, Ken Simonson with the Associated General Contractors of America foresees additional increases early in 2024. Keep Reading
Episode 1: Introducing Drilling Deeper
Hear how Kevin and Jack got their starts at Pit & Quarry, about their experiences with the magazine and what they hope listeners will take away from Drilling Deeper. Keep Reading
Knife River sees record growth in third quarter
Now an independent company, Knife River experienced record financial growth for the second consecutive quarter, driven, in part, by its construction materials revenue. Keep Reading
