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Working to improve safety on jobsites (Part 1)
Although technology plays a role in making worksites safer, many producers say they’re intensifying training efforts to impart the basics on new employees. Keep Reading
Industry leaders discuss the future of aggregates (Part 1)
Industry leaders talk tariffs, establishing and expanding aggregate operations, and the value of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. Keep Reading
Report: Nonresidential construction spending, construction job openings up in February
National nonresidential construction spending was up 0.3 percent in February and construction job openings increased by 22,000 in the month. Keep Reading
Episode 31: Featuring Whitaker Construction’s John Sather and Kraemer Mining & Materials’ Cody Ladd
The 2024 year-end episode of “Drilling Deeper” welcomes in two leaders from the aggregate industry’s producer ranks: John Sather, vice president of aggregates at Utah-based Whitaker Construction; and Cody Ladd, president and COO of Minnesota-based Kraemer Mining & Materials. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction job openings down in October, year over year
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) reports that construction job openings were down by 9,000 positions in October. They are down 164,000 positions year over year. Keep Reading
P&Q Profile: Masaba’s Kirby Cline
P&Q sat down with Masaba’s Kirby Cline to discuss equipment trends, custom fabrication and what he expects to transpire within the industry in 2025 and beyond. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction unemployment down slightly year over year
National September 2024 not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment dipped 0.1 percent compared to a year earlier, down to 3.7 percent. Keep Reading
Factors affecting the construction industry in 2025
Industry economists are eyeing several factors as they shape their forecasts for next year – including interest rates, inflation, the workforce and the election. Keep Reading
How businesses can offer mental health assistance to employees
Employers and managers can take a variety of steps to make their workplace a safe environment to talk about mental health struggles. Keep Reading
