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The latest U.S. Geological Survey data indicates that aggregate production was down three quarters in a row through the second quarter of 2023. Photo: P&Q Staff

Producers, manufacturers share 2025 insights

Producers, manufacturers and other industry leaders share their expectations for aggregates in 2025. Keep Reading

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Episode 26: Economists provide 2025 construction sector outlook

On this episode of "Drilling Deeper," P&Q managing editor Jack Kopanski chats with economists about what is ahead for each construction sector for the rest of 2024 and into 2025. Keep Reading

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FMI provides midyear reflection on construction materials market

FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Rob Mineo pay P&Q a visit to discuss how the industry has fared in the first half of 2024 and what drivers are driving growth in the sector. Keep Reading

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Construction’s 2023 performance, 2024 outlook

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Ken Simonson, chief economist with the Associated General Contractors of America, looks at what trends emerged in the construction industry in 2023 and how those trends could play out in the coming year. Keep Reading

Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says residential construction starts increased for two consecutive months – something not seen for more than a year. Photo: jhorrocks/E+/Getty images

What to expect in the coming months for construction

Despite ongoing economic pressures, the construction industry remains strong through four-plus months of 2023. Keep Reading

Says Route 82 Sand & Gravel’s Stewart Petrovits: “We anticipate a strong 2023. We’re a month in and we’re already washing material – which is unheard of.” Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

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

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Branch: Up in the air on infrastructure

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Nonbuilding construction increased in the second half of 2022 as government funding began rolling out and the construction industry is counting on that to continue in 2023, says Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch. Keep Reading

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Mixed outlook on tap for 2023

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Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says while the economy will likely slow dramatically in 2023, some construction sectors will feel the impact more than others. Keep Reading

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How key construction markets are shaping for 2023

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What does the road ahead look like for public and private construction? FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Rob Mineo offer perspective. Keep Reading

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