construction
Contractors continue to face serious challenges year into pandemic
Soaring material costs, supply chain issues and project cancellations continue to affect the construction industry, says the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Keep Reading
Construction employment down 61,000 in February 2021
Severe weather compounded falling demand for nonresidential construction projects, the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index gets boost in February 2021
The momentum index’s February reading of 149 marks its highest level in nearly three years, Dodge Data & Analytics says. Keep Reading
Report: Construction spending up to start 2021
Construction spending improved 1.7 percent in January to a total of $1.52 trillion, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading
Sponsored: FMI’s Reddin breaks down activity in different construction markets
FMI Capital Advisors' George Reddin discusses how the residential, nonresidential and nonbuilding construction markets are faring. Keep Reading
Komatsu, Proterra to develop all-electric excavator
Komatsu will utilize Proterra’s battery systems for the development of a proof-of-concept electric excavator in 2021, with commercial production expected to begin in 2023 or 2024. Keep Reading
Doosan expands in Nebraska with three new locations
The new locations in Kearney, Grand Island and Hastings will provide Doosan crawler excavators, wheel excavators, mini excavators, wheel loaders and log loaders. Keep Reading
Construction employment stalls in January 2021
Construction employment hit a wall in January, ending eight months of recovery from the pandemic-related losses of early 2020. Keep Reading
BARD Materials on track with multi-site analysis system
Assistant aggregate production director Alex Gribben shares how trading in spreadsheets for a sophisticated production tracking and analysis system improve efficiencies at the company. Keep Reading
