Editors’ Blog
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
Pennsylvania’s year of ups and downs continues
The threat of a late-year shutdown on Pennsylvania construction projects was the latest in a string of events that probably gave the state’s aggregate producers heart palpitations. Long-term funding solutions could, however, finally be on the way. Keep Reading
NSSGA leaders provide glimpse of road ahead in Washington
Michael Johnson and Michele Stanley of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) paid P&Q a visit to share reactions to the 2020 election and how aggregate industry issues may play with the Biden administration and a divided Congress. Keep Reading
An end-of-year visit with P&Q’s aggregate forecaster
What general economic trends or events are influencing the aggregate forecast of SC Market Analytics’ David Chereb for 2021 and beyond? P&Q pays Chereb a video visit to find out. Keep Reading
