economy
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
The latest merger & acquisition influencers
While the economic fundamentals are favorable, FMI’s George Reddin and Scott Duncan explain why buyers of construction materials firms remain rather selective. Keep Reading
U.S. Concrete shares third-quarter 2019 details
Although quarterly aggregate product revenue declined $600,000, ready-mixed concrete revenue was up in July, August and September. Keep Reading
Expect our economy to plow through obstacles
S-C Market Analytics' David Chereb provides his latest aggregate forecast and a look at how the economy will overcome upcoming challenges. Keep Reading
