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Yanik: Reshoring requires real backbone
While the push to bring manufacturing home is gaining momentum, P&Q’s Kevin Yanik argues the U.S. must get serious about infrastructure and the workforce if this goal is to be achieved. Keep Reading
Navigating 2025’s economic headwinds
Ben Johnston, COO of a small business lender, breaks down the financial pressures posed by tariffs and limited access to capital, offering strategies to navigate the challenges. Keep Reading
Report: Construction Backlog Indicator dips, contractor confidence up
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) reports its Construction Backlog Indicator fell in February, while its Construction Confidence Index was up. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction employment up in October, spending up in September
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reports that construction employment was up 8,000 jobs in October, and construction spending saw a 0.1 percent increase in September. Keep Reading
Peckham CEO shares outlook on equipment, technology
As Peckham Industries celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2024, president and CEO Damian Murphy looks ahead to how the nature of industry jobs might change in the coming years. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction industry adds jobs in December
According to an Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) survey, contractors expect to hire more employees in 2024 but are struggling to find enough qualified workers. Keep Reading
The latest on nonresidential spending, construction job openings
The Associated Builders & Contractors reports that nonresidential construction spending was up 0.3 percent and job openings were up by 56,000 in September. Keep Reading
Sunrock, Sykes Supply leaders reflect on the industry (Part 1)
Longtime business rivals Bryan Pfohl and Steve Zelnak reminisce about the aggregate industry they came into decades ago and how it’s evolved for the better. Keep Reading
Turner Staffing Group acquisition combines firms’ unique expertise
Thomas Haun discusses Turner Staffing Group’s recent deal with HR Advantages, detailing the strengths of the two staffing firms focused on placing talent across the mining industry. Keep Reading
