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Construction starts retreat in April 2020
The decline is the result of the coronavirus pandemic and the economic recession that hit the construction sector, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading
Pit & Quarry coverage of the coronavirus
Pit & Quarry reports industry updates regarding the coronavirus. Keep Reading
Weather among factors impacting MDU’s 2020 first quarter
Lower investment returns, milder weather at utility operations and an adjustment on a construction contract impacted the quarterly performance of MDU Resources, the parent company of Knife River Corp. Keep Reading
Measuring the economic impact of the coronavirus
How long will the latest economic downturn last? And how might this downturn compare to the Great Recession? P&Q asked aggregate producers for their collective feelings on the matter. Keep Reading
Trade deals boost the outlook for the industry
Benefits from new trade agreements with China, Canada and Mexico will begin to show positive results by this summer and keep jobs growing at a solid pace. Keep Reading
How Martin Marietta reached new highs in 2019
The company’s fourth-quarter and 2019 year-end report is out, and Martin Marietta expects 2020 to be another record-setter for the company. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index declines in January 2020
The index fell 2.7 percent in January to 152.5 from a revised December reading of 156.7, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading
Solid growth, pricing gains to continue
S-C Market Analytics' David Chereb provides his latest aggregate forecast and a look at continued economic expansion in the years to come. Keep Reading
The five-year aggregate industry outlook
While construction and the economy remain relatively healthy, S-C Market Analytics' David Chereb says there's still potential for aggregate sales to be disrupted in 2020. Keep Reading
