interest rates
P&Q Profile: Conn-Weld’s Marvin Woodie
P&Q recently sat down with Conn-Weld president Marvin Woodie during a visit to the company’s facilities, discussing the current supply chain and aggregate industry dynamics. Keep Reading
Evaluating the current state of construction
While the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act and a boon in manufacturing starts are helping some construction sectors, others are feeling more strain from rising interest rates, says Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch. Keep Reading
How interest rate increases are impacting inflation
Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says while increasing interest rates have helped to slow core inflation, another increase could be on the horizon. 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
How businesses can make sense of rising interest rates
Crest Capital’s Chris Fletcher looks at when the right time is for companies to borrow money in today’s high-stress environment. 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
Inflation’s impact on construction sectors
Nonresidential, residential and nonbuilding construction are all seeing different responses to stubborn inflation and rising interest rates. Keep Reading
Assessing the construction materials market right now
Despite a series of negative events, FMI Capital Advisors leaders say plenty of positives are in play for construction materials producers. Keep Reading
Momentum still on the industry’s side
Although inflation, rising interest rates and the supply chain present serious issues, plenty of runway remains for construction materials producers to grow. Keep Reading
