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Economic uncertainty testing construction materials sector

Dodge Construction Network’s Eric Gaus shares why policy shifts, labor shortages and sector slowdowns are shaping 2025 performance. Keep Reading

Episode 45: Midyear economic update with Dodge Construction Network’s Eric Gaus

Eric Gaus, chief economist of Dodge Construction Network, joins the show to give an update on the economy and the construction industry midway through 2025, as well as a look ahead to the second half of the year. Gaus offers… Keep Reading

Nonresidential gains thrust construction starts upward in May

Nonresidential building starts grew 18 percent last month, driving total construction starts up 13 percent. Keep Reading

Dodge: Construction starts down through four months of year

Although total construction starts dropped 9 percent in April, Dodge Construction Network says they are down 3 percent on a year-to-date basis. Keep Reading

Martin Marietta ‘off to a strong start’ to 2025

The company reported its first-quarter financial results Wednesday, detailing growth in shipments and pricing despite challenging winter weather. Keep Reading

AGC: Construction spending up in October

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reports that construction spending increased 0.4 percent in October. It is up 5 percent over the last 12 months. Keep Reading

Dodge: Construction starts increase in October

Dodge Construction Network reports that total construction starts were up 4 percent in October. Keep Reading

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

Acquisitions, pricing growth boost Granite in Q3

Granite Construction is optimistic about the future of nonbuilding construction, as well as private construction. Keep Reading

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