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AGC: Data shows construction spending down slightly

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says total construction spending was down a tad in August amid rising interest rates. Keep Reading

While rising interest rates are driving single-family construction into a recession, multifamily is thriving due to houses becoming more expensive. Photo: william87/iStock / Getty Images Plus /Getty Images

Basu: Economic uncertainty to continue into 2023

While Anirban Basu does not believe the U.S. is in a recession, the Associated Builders & Contractors’ chief economist says one is coming in 2023. Keep Reading

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Inflation’s impact on construction sectors

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Nonresidential, residential and nonbuilding construction are all seeing different responses to stubborn inflation and rising interest rates. Keep Reading

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Economic risks potentially present in 2023

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After a year of growth in 2022, Anirban Basu with the Associated Builders & Contractors says 2023 poses a number of threats to that growth. Keep Reading

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Inflation’s peak still poses problems

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While there is a chance the U.S. has reached peak inflation, Anirban Basu, chief economist for the Associated Builders & Contractors, is unsure when prices will start to come down. Keep Reading

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Forecasting future construction challenges

As the U.S. enters a technical recession, the nation’s long-term construction outlook is positive yet entails a number of headwinds. Anirban Basu of the Associated Builders & Contractors explains. Keep Reading

2021 aggregate production totals should be favorable once the U.S. Geological Survey presents them in full early in 2022. Photo: P&Q Staff

Assessing the construction materials market right now

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Despite a series of negative events, FMI Capital Advisors leaders say plenty of positives are in play for construction materials producers. Keep Reading

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AGC: Nonresidential construction spending down

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says rising materials prices and labor shortages are offsetting demand for construction. Keep Reading

Turner Mining Group’s Keaton Turner says all of his company’s employees see the impacts of inflation’s doing. “Whether they feel it or not, they’re asking for pay increases,” he says. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

How producers, manufacturers are managing inflation

Participants at the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference discussed the rapidly changing economic environment, exploring best approaches to price increases on a variety of fronts. Keep Reading

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