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Branch: Up in the air on infrastructure
Nonbuilding construction increased in the second half of 2022 as government funding began rolling out and the construction industry is counting on that to continue in 2023, says Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch. Keep Reading
Granite executive addresses Senate committee
Granite Construction Co.’s Gary Johnson touched on a number of industry issues before the Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works. Keep Reading
How construction materials producers are coping with uncertainty
Industry insiders discuss the trends and dynamics taking hold of the market right now. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction spending increases in September
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says construction spending increased 0.2 percent in September and 10.9 percent year to date. Keep Reading
What’s happening with IIJA dollars right now
FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Rob Mineo share their observations and expectations for the rollout of Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) funds. Keep Reading
PCA: Cement consumption expected to drop in 2023
Due to increasing inflation and interest rates, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) projects a 3.5 percent decline in cement demand in 2023. Keep Reading
Inflation’s impact on construction sectors
Nonresidential, residential and nonbuilding construction are all seeing different responses to stubborn inflation and rising interest rates. Keep Reading
Knife River splitting from MDU Resources, becoming independent company
MDU Resources expects the separation to be completed next year, with the Knife River headquarters remaining in Bismarck, North Dakota. Keep Reading
Breaking down the industry’s legislative, regulatory agenda
Michele Stanley provided Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference attendees with an overview of the issues the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association is currently focused on. Keep Reading
