Coronavirus
In era of COVID, producers long for industry camaraderie
Although 2020 industry trade shows and meetings are going virtual or by the wayside, some organizations are finding ways to get people together. Keep Reading
Construction adds 26,000 workers in September
The Associated General Contractors of America offers analysis, noting that nonresidential jobs are stalled as many commercial firms are experiencing project cancellations. Keep Reading
Assessing the impact of the coronavirus, election on aggregate demand
While the economy is growing rapidly, recovery depends on a couple of things: the virus and the election, SC-Market Analytics' David Chereb says. Keep Reading
How construction employment is faring in America’s cities
According to an Associated General Contractors of America analysis of new government data, construction employment decreased in 67 percent of metro areas in the past year. Keep Reading
How equipment suppliers are successfully providing virtual training
Despite the pandemic, equipment manufacturers continue to provide training and resources to aggregate producers – even in socially distanced times. Keep Reading
Construction employment declines in 39 states
The new annual figures detail how the coronavirus pandemic has undermined demand for construction projects after a strong start to the year, AGC says. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade continues downward slide
After dipping 20 percent in July, the Lake Carriers’ Association reports August shipments were down 16 percent. Keep Reading
Road to Recovery: The view from Virginia
The vice president of Luck Stone’s Northern Region reflects on activity within the state, offering several reasons for optimism about the road ahead. Keep Reading
Assessing the coronavirus, the election and more
How much stock is SC Market Analytics’ David Chereb putting into the coronavirus and the upcoming election when producing an aggregate forecast? Keep Reading