Road to Prosperity
Road to Prosperity is a series developed with support from Van Der Graaf, and focuses on discussing and highlighting positive developments, trends, and advancements within the aggregate and mining industries, exploring ways to move forward and achieve success.
P&Q Profile: QMJ Group’s Richard Bradbury
Richard Bradbury, exhibition director at QMJ Group, which puts on the Hillhead trade show, discusses what’s ahead for the June 21-23 event in the United Kingdom. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction jobs up in most metro areas
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) officials welcome the widespread gains but caution that contractors in many areas are having trouble finding enough qualified workers. Keep Reading
Why ‘pausing’ the federal gas tax is a horrible idea
The Associated General Contractors of America’s (AGC) Brian Turmail discusses the Gas Prices Relief Act and what suspending the federal gas tax would ultimately mean for construction. Keep Reading
Dodge: Construction starts up 9 percent in February
Dodge Construction Network says large manufacturing projects broke ground in February, offsetting weakness elsewhere, as construction starts grew. Keep Reading
AGC: Nonresidential construction materials prices up 21 percent
Prices of construction materials used in new nonresidential construction jumped more than 21 percent from February 2021 to February 2022. Keep Reading
How Russia’s war on Ukraine will impact construction
Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), discusses the economic ramifications ahead for industries that are huge consumers of diesel fuel. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index back on upward track
The Dodge Momentum Index bounced back in February following three consecutive months of declines. Keep Reading
USGS: Fourth-quarter aggregate production up 7 percent
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which collects production data through quarterly surveys, offers details about recent crushed stone, sand and gravel outputs. Keep Reading
CRH offers reflection on 2021 performance
The company says last year presented additional growth, with CRH Americas Materials experiencing a 10 percent increase in materials sales. Keep Reading
