Editors’ Blog
Forecasting construction in the months ahead
Dodge Construction Network’s Sarah Martin projects how markets will fare in the second half of 2023 and into 2024. Keep Reading
Poring over the latest mine safety statistics
Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik discusses developments on the mine safety front as the number of 2023 fatal accidents is already up to 21 in early June. Keep Reading
Digging into the latest US aggregate production totals
Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik shares insights from the latest U.S. Geological Survey report indicating that aggregate production is down nationwide. Keep Reading
Dodge: On the ‘razor’s edge’ of a recession
Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says while the risk of a recession in 2023 is real, he believes the U.S. will still avoid one this year. Keep Reading
Dodge: Banking on nonbuilding construction
Increased funding from the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act has the nonbuilding construction sector set up well, but future disbursement delays could slow the sector. Keep Reading
MSHA encouraging operators to emphasize safety this week
The Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) inaugural ‘Stand Down to Save Lives’ day is May 17, with the agency asking operators to address safety areas of concern this week. Keep Reading
P&Q exclusive: MSHA chief reflects on 2023 mining fatalities
Christopher Williamson, assistant secretary at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), discusses the troublesome trend in industry fatalities and the agency’s inaugural ‘Stand Down to Save Lives’ day next week. Keep Reading
Highs and lows in nonresidential construction
Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch points out subsectors that are helping to boost the nonresidential as a whole. Keep Reading
Mixed outlook on tap for residential construction
Single-family starts have slowly started to increase in recent months, according to Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch. Keep Reading
