residential construction
What could drive residential construction forward
Cody Ladd, president and COO at Minnesota-based Kraemer Mining & Materials, discusses what he and other producers are keeping an eye on as 2025 unfolds. Keep Reading
FMI’s Reddin assesses the construction materials market
George Reddin, managing director of FMI Capital Advisors discusses dynamics like inflation, price increases, materials recycling and the slowdown in residential and nonresidential construction. Keep Reading
Perspectives: What economic factors are weighing on producers
Interest rates and infrastructure funding are top of mind these days for producers and those supporting them. Keep Reading
Nye reflects on Martin Marietta’s fourth quarter, full-year 2024
Ward Nye, chair and CEO, discusses last year’s challenges and what’s ahead in 2025. Keep Reading
Dodge: Nonbuilding starts thrust construction upward in November
Nonbuilding construction grew 16 percent in November 2024 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $368 billion. 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
PCA economist offers forecast for 2025
The Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) chief economist weighs in on recent Federal Reserve activity and how interest rate cuts should impact construction. Keep Reading
