economy
States supporting highways; federal bill less critical
The forecast changes in the past few months are negative for 2017 and positive for 2018 and beyond. Keep Reading
Aggregate demand expected to grow through 2017
Construction materials demand continues to increase for most areas of the country. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index moves higher in June
The Dodge Momentum Index from Dodge Data & Analytics took another step forward in June, increasing 1.1 percent to 141.1 (2000=100) from its revised May reading of 139.6. Keep Reading
Aggregate outlook declines beyond 2017
Construction markets remain healthy along with a growing economy. Near term, the prospect of 3-plus percent GDP growth looks good; longer term they look worse. Keep Reading
Report: Aggregate industry reaps economic benefits
The Phoenix Center released an economic scorecard that details the effect of the aggregate industry on the economy and jobs. Keep Reading
Factors to consider when forecasting
The economy is doing better and confidence is growing. This will translate into somewhat faster gross domestic product growth for 2017. Keep Reading
Determining when revenue is considered income
Find out what aggregate producers should know about new revenue recognition standards. Keep Reading
Expect continued small gains into 2017
After hopes of much higher growth for the second half of 2016, economy and construction are instead looking like more of the same slow growth. Keep Reading
Infrastructure investments emphasized in Trump victory speech
Donald Trump was elected the 45th president of the United States in the wee hours of the morning Nov. 9, and he imparted a number of messages in his victory speech – including his desire to enhance the nation's crumbling infrastructure. Keep Reading
