inflation
What’s the mood right now among construction materials producers?
FMI Capital Advisors’ Rob Mineo and George Reddin pay P&Q another visit, breaking down the residential construction market and offering analysis of highways and streets while discussing impacts like inflation and labor. Keep Reading
Dodge: Construction starts climb in January 2022
Dodge Construction Network reports that nonresidential building and nonbuilding move higher last month while residential slipped. Get the full details. Keep Reading
Market Insights: Seizing the moment
The 2022 outlook is very good for construction materials, but FMI Capital Advisors' George Reddin and Rob Mineo say the challenge is on firms to decide how to take advantage of the uplifted landscape. Keep Reading
How Cemex performed in 2021 and the fourth quarter
Cemex operations in the U.S. experienced good gains last year, with company CEO Fernando González saying the company is “pleased to report exceptional financial and strategic performance.” Keep Reading
P&Q Profile: RB Scott’s John Mickelson
P&Q visited with RB Scott president John Mickelson late last year, checking out his company’s new branch location while discussing the state of the supply chain and more. Keep Reading
Report: Materials prices up 20 percent in 2021
Officials from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) say impending and existing tariffs on construction materials will exacerbate inflation. Keep Reading
How production volumes, pricing are trending
Rod Martin, owner of Martin Stone Quarries, reflects on aggregate production volumes and pricing in his part of Pennsylvania. Keep Reading
Report: Some materials prices down but supply issues remain
Construction materials pricing continues to outstrip bid prices despite a pricing dip in September, the Associated General Contractors of America reports. Keep Reading
Foggy path ahead for aggregate demand
Although aggregate pricing strength remains, uncertainty is once again surfacing because of the pandemic and other factors. Keep Reading
