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The current state of concrete, cement

Marie Emerick and Jack Kopanski Published Dec 13, 2023

Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, says he was pleasantly surprised by the performance of ready-mixed concrete and cement in 2023. Keep Reading

Watch: Last blast of 2023 at Keeney Sand & Stone

P&Q Staff Published Dec 13, 2023

Representatives from the magazine were on hand as the final blast of the year took place at Keeney Sand & Stone in Painesville, Ohio. Keep Reading

AGC: Labor issues still lingering

Marie Emerick and Jack Kopanski Published Dec 6, 2023

The Associated General Contractors of America’s Ken Simonson shares his thoughts on the current state of industry employment. Keep Reading

Driling Deeper Episode 3: Dirt World Summit, economic update

P&Q Staff Published Dec 6, 2023

Another episode of Pit & Quarry’s biweekly podcast is now available, with the magazine’s editors reflecting on their trip to the inaugural Dirt World Summit and more. Keep Reading

Episode 3: Dirt World Summit, economic update

In this episode of Drilling Deeper, Kevin and Jack recap their experience at the inaugural Dirt World Summit, hosted by Build Witt. Also, Jack shares his takeaways from a recent conversation with Ken Simonson, chief economist with the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading

Nonresidential construction outlook for 2024

Jack Kopanski and Marie Emerick Published Dec 5, 2023

Associated General Contractors of America chief economist Ken Simonson discusses the types of projects that will drive nonresidential construction in the coming year. Keep Reading

Where the US stands with IIJA funding

Marie Emerick and Jack Kopanski Published Nov 29, 2023

Funds from the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) have been doled out to different projects at different rates. See what Ken Simonson with the Associated General Contractors of America anticipates from funding in 2024. Keep Reading