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Dodge Momentum Index back up in September
The Dodge Momentum Index increased 5.7 percent in September, and it is up 26 percent over the last year. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction employment up in September
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says the construction industry gained 19,000 jobs in September, with nonresidential construction adding 13,100. Keep Reading
Basu: Economic uncertainty to continue into 2023
While Anirban Basu does not believe the U.S. is in a recession, the Associated Builders & Contractors’ chief economist says one is coming in 2023. Keep Reading
Recession on the horizon?
Anirban Basu, chief economist for the Associated Builders & Contractors, says the U.S. is not currently in a recession but believes it will happen at some point. Keep Reading
Report: Economy, nonresidential construction down in second quarter
The U.S. economy contracted last quarter, and nonresidential spending is down in 10 of the last 11 quarters. Keep Reading
ABC: Nonresidential construction spending dips in May
Nonresidential construction spending was down 0.6 percent in May, according to an Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) analysis of federal data. Keep Reading
Plenty to keep tabs on within the aggregate industry
P&Q's Kevin Yanik reflects on the business environment surrounding aggregates, presenting key takeaways from the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading
What to watch as the rest of 2022 unfolds
FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin delivered a construction materials market outlook at this month’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Find out what he’ll be paying attention to. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index eclipses previous high
Dodge Construction Network’s momentum index measuring nonresidential building projects in planning continues on its upward trajectory, increasing 7 percent last month to 176.2. Keep Reading