recession
Episode 3: Dirt World Summit, economic update
In this episode of Drilling Deeper, Kevin and Jack recap their experience at the inaugural Dirt World Summit, hosted by Build Witt. Also, Jack shares his takeaways from a recent conversation with Ken Simonson, chief economist with the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading
Recession avoidable, vulnerabilities remain
Associated General Contractors of America’s chief economist Ken Simonson says the U.S. will likely avoid a recession in 2024, but ongoing worldwide concerns need to be monitored. Keep Reading
Dodge: On the ‘razor’s edge’ of a recession
Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says while the risk of a recession in 2023 is real, he believes the U.S. will still avoid one this year. Keep Reading
USLM experiences positive first-quarter gains in lime, limestone
Lime and limestone revenues were up more than 30 percent in the first quarter at United States Lime & Minerals (USLM). Keep Reading
Confronting cost pressures, inventory management (Part 2)
Find out what industry leaders had to say about managing inflation and a possible recession during a second conversation at the 2023 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading
Dodge: Recession avoidable in 2023
Despite signals that the U.S. is poised for a recession in 2023, Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says there is path to avoid a recession next year. 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
Factors that will drive success in the new year
Douglas Manufacturing’s Paul Ross reflects on the aggregate industry in 2022 and touches on how equipment demand might look in 2023. Keep Reading
Mixed outlook on tap for 2023
Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says while the economy will likely slow dramatically in 2023, some construction sectors will feel the impact more than others. Keep Reading
