aggregate economics
Steady gains keeping the aggregate industry strong
Editor-in-chief Kevin Yanik reflects on the past 15 years of industry growth, pointing to elevated funding for infrastructure as propping up aggregates. Keep Reading
Recession avoidable, vulnerabilities remain
Associated General Contractors of America’s chief economist Ken Simonson says the U.S. will likely avoid a recession in 2024, but ongoing worldwide concerns need to be monitored. Keep Reading
P&Q Profile: ‘In The Aggregates’ author Andrew Haumesser
P&Q caught up with the recently retired Andrew Haumesser to reflect on his time in the industry and discuss his new reference book that’s now available. Keep Reading
How interest rate increases are impacting inflation
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
Higher confidence leads to increase in home building
Nationwide housing production rose nearly 23 percent in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.09 million, according to data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. “Builders are increasingly confident that… Keep Reading
Crushed stone, sand and gravel consumption increase
An estimated 367 million metric tons (Mt) of crushed stone was produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the third quarter of 2013, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). This is an 8 percent increase compared… Keep Reading
Report highlights aggregates’ contribution to economy
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) published a technical briefing paper pointing to the contributions of the U.S. aggregates industry to infrastructure investment. SME also called for full funding of the nation's surface transportation programs. "Infrastructure improvements will… Keep Reading
Nonresidential building carries new construction starts in May
New construction starts in May advanced 5 percent from April, according to McGraw Hill Construction. Much of the upward lift came from nonresidential building, which registered moderate growth for the second straight month after a sluggish performance at the outset… Keep Reading
Non-residential building segment showing continued progress
The Dodge Momentum Index measuring the first report for nonresidential building projects in planning rose 5.9 percent in March, according to McGraw-Hill Construction. The increase lifted the index to 109.4, marking the fourth gain in a row following the modest… Keep Reading
