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FMI predicts 8 percent construction growth in 2015
FMI predicts total construction put in place (CPIP) will grow 8 percent in 2015. According to FMI, this prediction supports the company’s earlier forecast that CPIP will top $1 trillion in 2015. The sectors expected to experience the highest growth… Keep Reading
FMI warns shortage in trade workers may slow construction
After surveying members of the Construction Personnel Executive Group, FMI reported a craft labor shortage might slow construction. The survey determined that 24 percent of the survey respondents will be unable to bid more work and 32 percent will experience… Keep Reading
Economics Pulse: Construction materials update
Last year proved to be a year of mixed results for the construction materials sector. Production volumes increased in 2014, but not at the pace that many expected. Sales increased but profit margins struggled to show improvement. Stock prices for… Keep Reading
Industry leaders offer highway bill insights
At Pit & Quarry's 2014 Roundtable & Conference, industry leaders came together to discuss industry issues and propose solutions to them. Check out this video to see some of their opinions on the highway bill, which is set to expire… Keep Reading
2014 construction put in place to end on high note
According to FMI’s Q4 Construction Outlook, total construction put in place (CPIP) for 2014 will be $62 billion greater than last year, which is a 7 percent increase. The outlook also reports that CPIP should finish around $972 billion this… Keep Reading
FMI whitepaper offers insights on executive pay
Management consulting and investment banking firm FMI released a whitepaper on executive pay trends that is available as a free download here. The whitepaper, authored by Mike Rose, offers a few key takeaways according to FMI. One takeaway is that… Keep Reading
FMI predicts further growth 2015
FMI released its "2015 U.S. Markets Construction Overview" in which the firm's researchers predict 2014 will end with a 7 percent growth in construction put in place (CPIP). Researchers also expect this growth will continue with a total CPIP of… Keep Reading
Reading their lips
As we detail in our State of the Industry report beginning on page 14, things are looking up for the aggregates industry heading into next year. Construction starts are on the rise, and aggregate production numbers are up, as well.… Keep Reading
Firm provides reasons for nonresidential construction optimism
Management consulting and investment banking firm FMI released its Nonresidential Construction Index (NRCI) for the fourth quarter. The index increased slightly from the third quarter, moving from 62.5 to 62.8. According to FMI, the 62.8 mark is 5.5 points ahead… Keep Reading
