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.
ABC: Construction input prices up in March 2022
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says construction input prices are up, both in March and since February 2020. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction backlogs up, confidence down in March 2022
The Associated Builders & Contractors' Construction Backlog Indicator was up while the Construction Confidence Index was down in March. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index up in March 2022
The Dodge Momentum Index was up 4 percent last month to 166.9, according to Dodge Construction Network. Keep Reading
AGC: Metro area construction employment above pre-pandemic levels
Nearly 60 percent of U.S. metro areas saw construction employment growth in February 2022 compared to February 2020, a month prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep Reading
Lehigh Hanson acquires Atlanta ready-mix operations
Lehigh Hanson came to terms on a deal with Meriwether Ready Mix, a metro Atlanta-based ready-mixed concrete producer for commercial and residential customers. Keep Reading
ABC: Nonresidential construction spending dips in February 2022
National nonresidential construction spending was down in February, according to an analysis by the Associated Builders & Contractors. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction employment exceeds pre-pandemic levels
The construction industry added 19,000 jobs in March, according to the Associated Builders & Contractors, pushing employment above pre-pandemic levels. Keep Reading
Producers remain optimistic despite continued headwinds
Aggregate producers are very upbeat about the production season ahead, although issues with the supply chain, workforce and pandemic remain in play. Keep Reading
What’s ahead as construction season nears
Despite inflation, labor shortages and other issues, construction activity should still be pretty healthy in 2022. Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, explains. Keep Reading
