surveys
Economist discusses the dynamics disrupting the labor force
The Associated General Contractors of America’s Ken Simonson paid P&Q an exclusive visit to elaborate on key findings of a survey asking contractors about the challenges associated with hiring right now. Keep Reading
Contractor survey presents insights on supply chain, labor
Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, paid P&Q’s Kevin Yanik a visit to discuss key findings from a 2021 workforce survey. 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
Mikulic: Today’s geological info lagging prior decades
Key geological information that helps produce high-quality stone is generally no longer available, writes career geologist Don Mikulic. It's a very real problem, he says, that must be addressed. Keep Reading
Report: Construction sector adds 84,000 workers in October
Still, a growing number of project cancellations risk undermining future industry job gains, the Associated General Contractors of America says. Keep Reading
More contractors report canceled projects than starts
The Associated General Contractors of America found this through a survey. It also says construction employment declined in most metros over the last 12 months. Keep Reading
Discussing the reality of where products originate
Seemingly everything has a connection to China in one form or another. P&Q's Kevin Yanik illustrates the point while introducing the magazine's October cover story. Keep Reading
Take Pit & Quarry’s ‘Made in the USA’ survey
The magazine's editors are preparing a feature article on the concept of "Made in the USA," and they want your feedback. Keep Reading
Share your insights through Pit & Quarry’s coronavirus survey
Aggregate producers are invited to take a short survey about the coronavirus and its impact on their businesses. Keep Reading