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Manufacturers optimistic as they look to coming months
A number of equipment manufacturers offered their two cents on the state of the aggregate industry at last month’s AGG1. Keep Reading
New dynamics at play in crushing parts supply
Columbia Steel leaders offer the latest on the supply environment as it pertains to key materials like manganese. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction jobs gains continue but more work ahead
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says March’s construction employment exceeded pre-pandemic peak levels in 32 states. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction input prices up in March 2022
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says construction input prices are up, both in March and since February 2020. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index up in March 2022
The Dodge Momentum Index was up 4 percent last month to 166.9, according to Dodge Construction Network. Keep Reading
AGC: Metro area construction employment above pre-pandemic levels
Nearly 60 percent of U.S. metro areas saw construction employment growth in February 2022 compared to February 2020, a month prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep Reading
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
