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Where the US stands with IIJA funding

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Funds from the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) have been doled out to different projects at different rates. See what Ken Simonson with the Associated General Contractors of America anticipates from funding in 2024. Keep Reading

Equipment and parts availability improved in 2023, but it remains an area to watch. Photo: P&Q Staff

Equipment manufacturers cautiously optimistic for 2024

Equipment suppliers reflect on the year that was while sharing their expectations for 2024. Keep Reading

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Key financial metrics up for Vulcan in third quarter

Vulcan Materials CEO Tom Hill says the company continues to execute at a high level and successfully navigate the twists and turns of the broader macro economy. Keep Reading

After beginning construction in March 2023, Montabert plans to open its expanded distribution and rebuild facility in late September. Photo: Montabert

How manufacturers are adjusting to meet demands

As equipment manufacturers find themselves with ever-growing backlogs, they are seeking out ways to increase production and get more equipment into the field. Keep Reading

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BMC talks acquisitions, infrastructure bill and more

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BMC Enterpises’ Nathan McKean discusses the company’s recent acquisitions and the overall M&A environment, as well as what’s to be expected in the aggregate industry in the coming months. Keep Reading

John Hay of CRH, left, presents Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, with the Rock Star Award at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's (NSSGA) Legislative & Policy Forum. Photo: NSSGA

NSSGA names Rock Star Award winners

The award is given out annually to members of Congress that go above and beyond for the aggregates industry, according to the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). Keep Reading

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FMI leaders discuss the flow of IIJA funds

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FMI Capital Advisors’ Rob Mineo and George Reddin offer an update on Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) funding, what held up their flow and what the market can expect in 2024. Keep Reading

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How IIJA funds are flowing thus far

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BMC Enterprises’ Nathan McKean shares his experience with Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) projects while offering an outlook for residential and nonresidential construction. Keep Reading

Over the past 75 days, FMI Capital Advisors’ Construction Materials Index (CMI)* has outperformed the “general market” by more than 15 percent.

How construction materials firms are faring versus the ‘general market’

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FMI Capital Advisors’ Construction Materials Index illustrates how the industry has been on a good run over the last two and a half months. Keep Reading

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