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Blue Water Industries’ Ted Baker II takes over as chairman of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association this month. Photo: Ted Baker II

Incoming NSSGA chair provides industry outlook, association priorities

Ted Baker II, incoming chair of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), outlines the road ahead for the organization over the next 12 months. Keep Reading

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How Arcosa finished 2024 and what’s ahead

Antonio Carrillo, the company’s president and CEO, offers a commentary about Arcosa’s performance over the last year and what 2025 holds. Keep Reading

With Joe Biden in the White House and tighter margins in the House and Senate, National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association leaders expect a more moderate agenda to be pursued. Photo: lucky-photographer/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Tariff threats draw response from national cement association

The Portland Cement Association’s president and CEO issued a written statement highlighting the potential for unintended consequences should tariffs go into effect. Keep Reading

Equipment manufacturers have an overall positive outlook for 2023, though some challenges from last year will persist. Photo: Juan-Enrique/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

What to watch in aggregates in a second Trump term

With President Trump’s second term underway, P&Q’s Kevin Yanik explores what the future holds for infrastructure funding, the Mine Safety & Health Administration and more. Keep Reading

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How the election could impact construction

Ken Simonson with the Associated General Contractors of America, discusses how the upcoming election could impact factors including tariffs, regulations and infrastructure spending. Keep Reading

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Report: Materials prices up 20 percent in 2021

Officials from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) say impending and existing tariffs on construction materials will exacerbate inflation. Keep Reading

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AEM: Data shows tariffs costing taxpayers billions

Dennis Slater, the president of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), says it’s time to end the trade war once and for all. Keep Reading

Note: There is a small difference between our estimates of consumption and the USGS because of our own estimates in states where USGS does not report values due to competitive concerns. Source: SC Market Analytics. Click to enlarge

New variables to consider when forecasting aggregate demand

S-C Market Analytics' David Chereb provides his latest aggregate forecast as new dynamics challenge the U.S. economy's growth. Keep Reading

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Report: Construction spending reaches record high

Spending should stay robust through early 2019, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. But trade disputes, workforce shortages and rising interest rates threaten to undermine long-term growth in construction demand. Keep Reading

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