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Economic risks potentially present in 2023
After a year of growth in 2022, Anirban Basu with the Associated Builders & Contractors says 2023 poses a number of threats to that growth. Keep Reading
Inflation’s peak still poses problems
While there is a chance the U.S. has reached peak inflation, Anirban Basu, chief economist for the Associated Builders & Contractors, is unsure when prices will start to come down. Keep Reading
Emphasizing suicide prevention among construction workers
With September being Suicide Prevention Month, the Associated Builders & Contractors is promoting mental health among construction workers. Keep Reading
Producers pressing to make equipment purchases
While equipment rentals were recently en vogue, current supply dynamics are driving aggregate producers to buy once again. Keep Reading
Recession on the horizon?
Anirban Basu, chief economist for the Associated Builders & Contractors, says the U.S. is not currently in a recession but believes it will happen at some point. Keep Reading
Gulf Coast Sand acquires Shale Support assets
Gulf Coast Sand acquired Shale Support's assets, giving the company more than 900 mineable acres of aggregate reserves. Keep Reading
Eagle Crusher promotes longtime CFO to president
Mike Tinkey, who served as Eagle Crusher's CFO since joining the company in 2002, was promoted to president of the company. Keep Reading
Forecasting future construction challenges
As the U.S. enters a technical recession, the nation’s long-term construction outlook is positive yet entails a number of headwinds. Anirban Basu of the Associated Builders & Contractors explains. Keep Reading
Cutter suction dredge launched in Maryland
Custom Dredge Works recently completed the assembly of a cutter suction dredge for Eastern Shore Sand & Gravel. Keep Reading
