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Dodge: On the ‘razor’s edge’ of a recession

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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

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Dodge: Banking on nonbuilding construction

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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

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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

Says MSHA assistant secretary Christopher Williamson: “We accomplish more if we all work together, and miners are safer and healthier as a result.” Photo: MSHA

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

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Highs and lows in nonresidential construction

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Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch points out subsectors that are helping to boost the nonresidential as a whole. Keep Reading

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Mixed outlook on tap for residential construction

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Single-family starts have slowly started to increase in recent months, according to Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch. Keep Reading

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Evaluating the current state of construction

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While the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act and a boon in manufacturing starts are helping some construction sectors, others are feeling more strain from rising interest rates, says Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch. Keep Reading

The FEC Quarry is one of the largest aggregate operations in the U.S., producing about 8.5 million finished tons per year. Photo: P&Q Staff

Cemex shows off FEC Quarry during Young Leaders tour

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Young Leaders had the chance to view components of the massive operation last week in Miami. Keep Reading

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How interest rate increases are impacting inflation

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Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says while increasing interest rates have helped to slow core inflation, another increase could be on the horizon. Keep Reading

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