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EJ Burke: 2021 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame inductee
Longtime explosives icon EJ Burke joined the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Nashville. Keep Reading
What’s ahead as construction season nears
Despite inflation, labor shortages and other issues, construction activity should still be pretty healthy in 2022. Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, explains. Keep Reading
AGG1 packed on opening day
Kevin Yanik offers a look at the trade show floor on the first of three AGG1 days, noting that traffic is unlike anything he's ever seen at AGG1. Keep Reading
Simonson: Pricing volatility not going away anytime soon
Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, expects pricing volatility for construction inputs to be a major storyline for the rest of 2022. Keep Reading
Why ‘pausing’ the federal gas tax is a horrible idea
The Associated General Contractors of America’s (AGC) Brian Turmail discusses the Gas Prices Relief Act and what suspending the federal gas tax would ultimately mean for construction. Keep Reading
How Russia’s war on Ukraine will impact construction
Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), discusses the economic ramifications ahead for industries that are huge consumers of diesel fuel. Keep Reading
Despite limitations, producers confident enough to spend
FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Rob Mineo visit with P&Q’s Kevin Yanik to discuss the latest dynamics surrounding capital expenditures. Keep Reading
What’s the mood right now among construction materials producers?
FMI Capital Advisors’ Rob Mineo and George Reddin pay P&Q another visit, breaking down the residential construction market and offering analysis of highways and streets while discussing impacts like inflation and labor. Keep Reading
Characterizing M&A early into 2022
FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin offers a rundown of construction materials industry merger and acquisition activity midway through the first quarter and what’s expected in the not-so-distant future. Keep Reading
