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Alexander: How population growth is impacting aggregate consumption
Arcosa’s Scott Alexander details why population growth is a fundamental driver to keep aggregate production moving in the future. Keep Reading
How an aggregate forecast comes to life
SC Market Analytics’ David Chereb shares his process for producing an aggregate forecast, detailing the factors he takes into account. 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
Report: 82 percent of contractors have ‘moderate to high’ confidence in U.S. market
Eighty-two percent of commercial construction contractors have moderate to high confidence that the U.S. market will provide sufficient business opportunities in the next 12 months, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Keep Reading
Maio: Second-quarter performances bolstering confidence
The industry’s major producers are faring well, Proudfoot’s Alan Maio says. He expects demand to continue to increase gradually for the remainder of 2020. 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
Seaborn: Why roadbuilding, residential construction may carry some producers
Luck Companies’ Scott Seaborn forecasts a slight year-over-year decline in aggregate demand throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern markets. 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
