infrastructure
AGC: Construction spending back up in October
The Associated General Contractors of America says growth in the public and private nonresidential sectors offset declines in the residential sector. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction jobs up in two-thirds of metros
From October 2020 to October 2021, the Associated General Contractors of America says two-thirds of metro areas have added construction jobs. Keep Reading
Illinois producers cautiously optimistic for 2022
Dan Eichholz, executive director of the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers, shares his 2022 outlook on the aggregate industry in a short Q&A. Keep Reading
How Michigan producers are situated for the coming months
Doug Needham, executive director of the Michigan Aggregates Association, discusses the state of the industry within his state in a short Q&A. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction firms add 44,000 jobs in October
Employment growth comes amid supply chain struggles and a continued wait for a House vote on the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction jobs down in 20 percent of metro areas
Between September 2020 and 2021, the Associated General Contractors of America say one-fifth of metro areas lost jobs due, in part, to gridlock in Washington and supply chain issues. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction spending slumps in September
The Associated General Contractors of America says a drop in residential work projects has added to an ongoing downturn in nonresidential construction. Keep Reading
Report: Construction employment still lagging pre-pandemic levels
Utah and Washington lead the nation in construction jobs added since February 2020, while Texas and Louisiana saw the greatest job losses, according to a new report. Keep Reading
Infrastructure bill unnecessarily on life support
U.S. infrastructure has decayed dramatically, and yet elected officials won't do anything about it. P&Q’s Kevin Yanik sounds off on the state of affairs in Washington, arguing the time has long since passed to make a historic investment in infrastructure. Keep Reading
