Editors’ Blog
How construction materials M&A is shaping for 2023
FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Rob Mineo detail how buyers are becoming more selective when hunting for the right merger and acquisition (M&A). Keep Reading
Branch: Up in the air on infrastructure
Nonbuilding construction increased in the second half of 2022 as government funding began rolling out and the construction industry is counting on that to continue in 2023, says Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch. Keep Reading
How attendance might look at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023
Will 130,000 people be on hand at the Las Vegas Convention Center come March? Editor-in-chief Kevin Yanik explores the possibility. Keep Reading
Battery-electric prototype offers glimpse of the future
Caterpillar demonstrated its first battery-electric 793 mining truck prototype during an event at its Arizona proving ground. Keep Reading
How ESG is taking hold of the construction materials industry
FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Rob Mineo share how environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives are becoming a bigger part of public producer businesses, as well as how private companies in the industry might follow. Keep Reading
Superior to debut crushing equipment at ConExpo-Con/Agg
Superior Industries unveiled its plans for next March’s trade show in Las Vegas, detailing equipment to come in key categories. Keep Reading
Warehousing starts to stall next year
Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says after a strong several years, warehousing starts will plateau in 2023, while manufacturing construction will continue its upward trajectory. Keep Reading
How ConExpo-Con/Agg compares in size to Bauma
While ConExpo-Con/Agg is by far North America’s largest construction trade show, it somehow pales in comparison to Germany’s Bauma. Keep Reading
Residential rebound on hold
After a down 2022, Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says single-family construction starts should bounce back in the latter half of 2023. Keep Reading
