Road to Recovery
Factors that fueled M&A activity in 2021
Four key events produced an environment this year that was extremely conducive to merger and acquisition activity in the construction materials space. FMI Capital Advisors leaders explain. Keep Reading
Report: Construction employment still lagging pre-pandemic levels
Utah and Washington lead the nation in construction jobs added since February 2020, while Texas and Louisiana saw the greatest job losses, according to a new report. Keep Reading
Infrastructure bill unnecessarily on life support
U.S. infrastructure has decayed dramatically, and yet elected officials won't do anything about it. P&Q’s Kevin Yanik sounds off on the state of affairs in Washington, arguing the time has long since passed to make a historic investment in infrastructure. Keep Reading
Dodge: Construction starts rebound in September 2021
Construction shook off concerns about material prices and the Delta variant to post solid growth, Dodge Construction Network reports. Keep Reading
Report: Equipment rental revenue, investments expected to rise
The American Rental Association is forecasting significant increases in equipment rental revenue for 2021 and beyond. Keep Reading
Report: Some materials prices down but supply issues remain
Construction materials pricing continues to outstrip bid prices despite a pricing dip in September, the Associated General Contractors of America reports. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index back up in September 2021
September’s gains were buoyed by increases in both commercial and institutional planning, up 13 and 8 percent, respectively. Keep Reading
AGC: Nonresidential construction sees first jobs gain since March
Despite growing for the first time since March, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says the nonresidential construction sector has yet to hit pre-pandemic employment levels amid supply chain disruptions. Keep Reading
Positive momentum for Great Lakes limestone trade continues
Loadings from U.S. quarries totaled 3 million tons in September for an increase of 12.2 percent versus September 2020. Keep Reading
