economics
MDU Resources releases first-quarter 2017 performance report
MDU Resources Group Inc.'s construction materials business reported a seasonal first-quarter loss of $19.9 million, compared to a loss of $14.5 million in 2016. Keep Reading
Increased sales volumes, pricing drive Summit’s first quarter 2017
Summit Materials CEO Tom Hill says the company performed ahead of expectations during the first quarter of 2017. Keep Reading
Granite Construction optimistic despite quarterly loss
Despite a net loss of $23.8 million in the first quarter, Granite Construction maintains its growth expectations for 2017. Keep Reading
State transportation bill passes in California
The $54 billion plan cleared both the state's senate and assembly chambers with ease, and the governor is expected to sign it. Keep Reading
Report details manufacturers’ economic contributions
A new report shows the equipment manufacturing industry supported about 1.3 million jobs and contributed more than $159 billion to the gross domestic product of the United States last year. Keep Reading
Construction starts up 12 percent in January
The value of new construction starts in January climbed 12 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $690.2 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone shipments down in 2016
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 26.3 million tons in 2016, a decrease of 9.3 percent compared to 2015. Keep Reading
Limestone shipments down on Great Lakes
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 2.5 million tons in November, a decrease of 16.8 percent compared to a year ago. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index moves higher in October
The Dodge Momentum Index grew 4.1 percent in October to 133.6 from a revised September reading of 128.3. Keep Reading
