infrastructure
AGC: Construction employment up in October, spending up in September
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reports that construction employment was up 8,000 jobs in October, and construction spending saw a 0.1 percent increase in September. Keep Reading
How Holcim is performing so far in 2024
Holcim CEO Miljan Gutovic provides some perspective on the business of late. Keep Reading
Eagle Materials CEO reflects on business environment
Michael Haack, president and CEO of Eagle Materials, says the underlying fundamentals in the company’s markets continue to be favorable. Keep Reading
Eagle Materials CEO reflects on start to 2024
Eagle Materials’ Michael Haack looks back on the company’s last quarter while offering a comment on the coming months. Keep Reading
Arizona producers optimistic despite federal, state regulations
Steve Trussell of the Arizona Rock Products Association shares why he’s optimistic about the industry for his state in 2024. Keep Reading
Continued funding, support leading Michigan’s 2024 outlook
Doug Needham, executive director of the Michigan Aggregates Association, shares his thoughts on how 2023 was for Michigan aggregates and what his outlook is for 2024. Keep Reading
Forecasting construction in the months ahead
Dodge Construction Network’s Sarah Martin projects how markets will fare in the second half of 2023 and into 2024. Keep Reading
AEM: Long-term hopes remain high for equipment manufacturers
An Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) survey shows that while member manufacturers are still experiencing issues, there is hope that they will be resolved. Keep Reading
PCA economist upbeat about first half of 2023
The Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) chief economist expects the U.S. economy in the first six months of the year to be stronger than previously expected. Keep Reading