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Simonson: Pricing volatility not going away anytime soon

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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

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Why ‘pausing’ the federal gas tax is a horrible idea

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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

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How Russia’s war on Ukraine will impact construction

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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

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Despite limitations, producers confident enough to spend

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FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Rob Mineo visit with P&Q’s Kevin Yanik to discuss the latest dynamics surrounding capital expenditures. Keep Reading

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What’s the mood right now among construction materials producers?

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FMI Capital Advisors’ Rob Mineo and George Reddin pay P&Q another visit, breaking down the residential construction market and offering analysis of highways and streets while discussing impacts like inflation and labor. Keep Reading

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Characterizing M&A early into 2022

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FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin offers a rundown of construction materials industry merger and acquisition activity midway through the first quarter and what’s expected in the not-so-distant future. Keep Reading

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The latest on aggregate production and pricing

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Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik shares some takeaways from recent findings, noting that aggregate production is at highs not seen since before the Great Recession and that producers continue to make steady pricing improvements. Keep Reading

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Three aggregate industry dynamics worth watching

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Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik discusses three developments he’s keeping an eye on as spring start-up draws nearer. Keep Reading

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What to look out for as production season nears

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Despite an increase in aggregate demand, a number of factors have the potential to threaten business for the industry’s producers. Karen Hubacz of Bond Construction Corp. explains. Keep Reading

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