Editors’ Blog
Report: HeidelbergCement exploring U.S. asset sale
One of the world’s largest construction materials producers is looking to divest businesses in California, according to a Bloomberg report. Keep Reading
Report: Coronavirus relief package to address state DOTs
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association reports that state Departments of Transportation will get some relief in the $900 billion package that congressional leaders settled on Sunday. Keep Reading
Goodyear targets AI for autonomous heavy equipment
Goodyear established a partnership with a company retrofitting heavy equipment for autonomous applications to set a ‘smarter, safer standard’ for the industry. Keep Reading
Dodge economist discusses likelihood of a big 2021 infrastructure bill
Dodge Data & Analytics' Richard Branch shares his expectations for an infrastructure bill and what kind of federal funding might ultimately be ahead. Keep Reading
Biden’s EPA pick draws reaction
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers was among the first to react to President-elect Joe Biden’s selection for administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Keep Reading
Breaking down the changing commercial construction market
Dodge Data & Analytics chief economist Richard Branch says there may be surprising opportunities ahead within the commercial sector. Keep Reading
Buttigieg to set agenda at Department of Transportation
President-elect Joe Biden revealed this week that Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, will serve as his transportation secretary. Keep Reading
What’s in store for public works construction in 2021?
Dodge Data & Analytics forecasts public works construction starts to be flat in the new year. Richard Branch, Dodge Data’s chief economist, explains why in a video interview with Pit & Quarry's Kevin Yanik Keep Reading
Is a highway bill coming in (early) 2021?
Two industry leaders say passage is now more likely to happen in the new year. Michael Johnson and Michele Stanley of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association explain. Keep Reading
