Road to Recovery
Why e-ticketing represents the dawn of a new era
With the pandemic producing tough restrictions, more operations are turning to paperless ticketing and fleet management software to achieve new efficiencies. Keep Reading
Sponsored: What might fuel – or stall – construction starts in the months to come?
Dodge Data's Richard Branch discusses last year's decline in construction starts and is cautiously optimistic that stability is ahead for areas of the market. Keep Reading
What’s in the $1.9T stimulus for transportation?
The chairman of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure provides a breakdown on aid in the stimulus bill passed Thursday that will support transportation initiatives. Keep Reading
Rising material prices, supply chain disruptions becoming problematic
New data shows that skyrocketing costs for materials are harming most construction firms. The Associated General Contractors of America elaborates. Keep Reading
Contractors continue to face serious challenges year into pandemic
Soaring material costs, supply chain issues and project cancellations continue to affect the construction industry, says the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Keep Reading
Sponsored: The potential impact of Biden’s Build Back Better infrastructure plan
Is there stomach in Congress for a big 2021 spending plan on infrastructure that would be coming off a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus bill? Dodge Data & Analytics' Richard Branch weighs in. Keep Reading
MSHA updates guidance on COVID-19
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) issued new guidance to operators and mine workers Wednesday, seeking to mitigate and prevent viral spread at mining sites. Keep Reading
USGS: 2020 sand, gravel production nearly on par with 2019
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) published data about 2020 construction sand and gravel production, pointing out top-producing states while offering a comparison to prior years. Keep Reading
USGS: Crushed stone production down slightly in 2020
Crushed stone production across the U.S. was down a bit in 2020 according to a new report from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Find out how many tons of crushed stone were produced last year. Keep Reading
