backlogs
Report: Construction Backlog Indicator dips, contractor confidence up
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) reports its Construction Backlog Indicator fell in February, while its Construction Confidence Index was up. Keep Reading
How manufacturers are adjusting to meet demands
As equipment manufacturers find themselves with ever-growing backlogs, they are seeking out ways to increase production and get more equipment into the field. Keep Reading
What 2023 can offer the aggregate industry (Part 1)
Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference attendees share why they expect the months ahead to bear plenty of fruit for their businesses during a January discussion. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction backlogs, input prices up; contractor confidence down
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) report its Construction Backlog Indicator was up in May, while its Construction Confidence Index was down. Keep Reading
MDU Resources reflects on the start of 2022
Although MDU Resources Group took a loss in its construction materials business in the first quarter, the company’s president and CEO is optimistic about the months ahead. Keep Reading
MDU Resources ends 2020 on a high note
Knife River Corp.’s parent company saw earnings in its construction materials business jump 22 percent last year. Keep Reading
Good weather, backlogged work drive up revenues at MDU Resources
The construction materials business at MDU Resources Group, whose subsidiary is Knife River Corp., achieved record second-quarter revenues and earnings. Revenues in the construction materials business were $621.1 million, compared to $596 million for the same period last year. Earnings were at $53 million,… Keep Reading
Record second-quarter 2019 earnings at MDU Resources
Earnings at MDU Resources Group were $61.8 million in second-quarter 2019, compared to $43.8 million during the same time period in 2018. Keep Reading
Granite Construction poised for strong start to 2019
A federal infrastructure bill and a cooperative Mother Nature should spur growth in 2019 for Granite Construction, the company’s president and CEO says. Keep Reading
