Road to Prosperity
Lehigh Hanson acquires Atlanta ready-mix operations
Lehigh Hanson came to terms on a deal with Meriwether Ready Mix, a metro Atlanta-based ready-mixed concrete producer for commercial and residential customers. Keep Reading
ABC: Nonresidential construction spending dips in February 2022
National nonresidential construction spending was down in February, according to an analysis by the Associated Builders & Contractors. Keep Reading
Producers remain optimistic despite continued headwinds
Aggregate producers are very upbeat about the production season ahead, although issues with the supply chain, workforce and pandemic remain in play. Keep Reading
Simonson: Pricing volatility not going away anytime soon
Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, expects pricing volatility for construction inputs to be a major storyline for the rest of 2022. Keep Reading
Workforce a central theme of GCAA workshop
The changing workforce took center stage at the Georgia Construction Aggregate Association’s (GCAA) annual Management Workshop & Expo last month. Find out what you missed. Keep Reading
P&Q Profile: QMJ Group’s Richard Bradbury
Richard Bradbury, exhibition director at QMJ Group, which puts on the Hillhead trade show, discusses what’s ahead for the June 21-23 event in the United Kingdom. Keep Reading
What you can expect at AGG1 next week
After 2021’s event was canceled due to the pandemic, AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo makes its triumphant return March 29-31 in Nashville, Tennessee. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction jobs up in most metro areas
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) officials welcome the widespread gains but caution that contractors in many areas are having trouble finding enough qualified workers. Keep Reading
Why ‘pausing’ the federal gas tax is a horrible idea
The Associated General Contractors of America’s (AGC) Brian Turmail discusses the Gas Prices Relief Act and what suspending the federal gas tax would ultimately mean for construction. Keep Reading
