construction
Marcum economist talks jobs, offers 2021 outlook
The construction industry has recovered nearly three-quarters of the jobs lost during the first two months of the pandemic. Marcum's Anirban Basu offers perspective on this and more. Keep Reading
What’s in store for public works construction in 2021?
Dodge Data & Analytics forecasts public works construction starts to be flat in the new year. Richard Branch, Dodge Data’s chief economist, explains why in a video interview with Pit & Quarry's Kevin Yanik Keep Reading
Report: Construction employment slipping downward
Employment in the construction industry dropped in 209 of 358 metro areas between October 2019 and October of this year, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading
AGC: Nonresidential construction ‘continuing to slide’
Residential construction was up in October, but private and public nonresidential spending remained flat over the month while declining 3.7 percent from October 2019, according to the Association of General Contractors (AGC). Keep Reading
A picture forms about construction materials in the new year
If there are no major policy changes, SC Market Analytics' David Chereb says construction activity will decrease by modest amounts in 2021 – with almost all of it attributed to nonresidential. Keep Reading
AGC provides update on construction employment
According to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), New York and Vermont posted their worst job losses since February while Virginia and South Dakota added the most jobs. Keep Reading
Dodge: Construction starts rebound in October 2020
According to Dodge Data & Analytics, the gains dominated all major sectors following large declines in September 2020. Keep Reading
Breaking down US construction markets
Construction markets have been inconsistent during the pandemic, with certain segments thriving while others struggle. Ken Simonson of the Associated General Contractors of America explains the divide. Keep Reading
Dodge: Expect construction starts to recover slowly in 2021
Dodge Data & Analytics' annual outlook report is now available, with the firm predicting an uneven recovery through next year. Keep Reading
