economy
Eagle Materials CEO reflects on start to 2024
Eagle Materials’ Michael Haack looks back on the company’s last quarter while offering a comment on the coming months. Keep Reading
Updated equipment rentals forecast calls for more growth
The American Rental Association released its second-quarter economic forecast for the U.S. and Canada. Keep Reading
PCA chief economist provides 2024 outlook
Ed Sullivan, chief economist and vice president of market intelligence, shared his 2024 economic outlook at World of Concrete 2024 in Las Vegas. Keep Reading
Dodge: Construction starts take a dive in November
Dodge Construction Network says total construction starts declined 15 percent last month, with nonresidential plummeting 29 percent. Keep Reading
Forecasting construction in the months ahead
Dodge Construction Network’s Sarah Martin projects how markets will fare in the second half of 2023 and into 2024. Keep Reading
What to expect in the coming months for construction
Despite ongoing economic pressures, the construction industry remains strong through four-plus months of 2023. Keep Reading
Nonresidential, nonbuilding boost March construction starts
While total construction starts made good gains last month, Dodge Construction Network says tightening financial conditions could soon have impacts. Keep Reading
How Eagle Materials finished 2022
Michael Haack, president and CEO of the company, reflects on the company’s performance in aggregates and other business areas. Keep Reading
PCA economist upbeat about first half of 2023
The Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) chief economist expects the U.S. economy in the first six months of the year to be stronger than previously expected. Keep Reading
