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Perspectives: Positioning for what’s next in aggregates

Economists and executives cite soft demand and tariff uncertainty as firms sharpen their strategies. Keep Reading

Perspectives: Lower rates could spark a rebound, but risks remain

Industry leaders discuss how factors such as interest rates, data centers and nonresidential construction can shape 2026. Keep Reading

Dodge: Construction starts climb in December, nonresidential slips

Nonbuilding starts jumped 16.3 percent and residential edged up 1 percent as nonresidential fell 6.6 percent, according to Dodge Construction Network. Keep Reading

Dodge: Construction starts slide late in 2025

Total construction starts slipped more than 20 percent in November, with nonbuilding starts dropping the most at nearly 44 percent. Keep Reading

Megaproject activity lifts construction starts

Ten projects exceeding $1 billion broke ground in October as nonbuilding work spikes nearly 60 percent. Keep Reading

Dodge: US construction starts edge higher

Total construction starts hit an annualized rate of $1.26 trillion, with nonresidential gains offsetting a drop in nonbuilding activity. Keep Reading

Economic uncertainty testing construction materials sector

Dodge Construction Network’s Eric Gaus shares why policy shifts, labor shortages and sector slowdowns are shaping 2025 performance. Keep Reading

Perspectives: Industry leaders reflect on state of the industry

Producers, equipment suppliers and other industry stakeholders offer their latest takes as the industry reaches midsummer. Keep Reading

Episode 45: Midyear economic update with Dodge Construction Network’s Eric Gaus

Eric Gaus, chief economist of Dodge Construction Network, joins the show to give an update on the economy and the construction industry midway through 2025, as well as a look ahead to the second half of the year. Gaus offers… Keep Reading

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