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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
Dodge: Construction starts up 9 percent in February
Dodge Construction Network says large manufacturing projects broke ground in February, offsetting weakness elsewhere, as construction starts grew. Keep Reading
How Russia’s war on Ukraine will impact construction
Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), discusses the economic ramifications ahead for industries that are huge consumers of diesel fuel. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index back on upward track
The Dodge Momentum Index bounced back in February following three consecutive months of declines. Keep Reading
