infrastructure
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
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
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
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
AGC: June construction employment behind pre-pandemic levels
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says June construction employment lagged pre-pandemic levels despite record job openings. Keep Reading
Inflation takes center stage at congressional roundtable
Bond Construction Corp.'s Karen Hubacz, chair of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, addressed the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee on the topic. Keep Reading
