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Dodge: Total construction starts down in September
In September, nonresidential building starts dropped 23 percent, residential starts fell 11 percent and nonbuilding starts declined 25 percent. 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
AGC: Data shows construction spending down slightly
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says total construction spending was down a tad in August amid rising interest rates. Keep Reading
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
Repurpose Aggregates showcases new recycling system
Miguel Lambert shares his experience with the company’s new CDE wet-processing plant that’s producing a variety of recycled materials. Keep Reading
ABC: Nonresidential construction spending dips in August
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says nonresidential construction spending totaled $859.3 billion for the month. 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
Family businesses acquired in North Carolina
Matthews Sand & Gravel and Edge Aggregates are being combined into Matthews-Edge Sand, an aggregate producing-company to serve Raleigh, North Carolina. Keep Reading
