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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
Weighing in on workforce
Richard Branch of Dodge Construction Network shares his thoughts on the current state of the construction industry workforce. Keep Reading
ABC: Latest report shows construction job openings are up
Construction job openings increased by 16,000 in February 2024 and were 32,000 above a year ago, according to the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC). Keep Reading
What to expect at the NSSGA Annual Convention
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Annual Convention has plenty to offer those who already plan to explore AGG1 in Nashville. Keep Reading
Episode 9: P&Q Roundtable (Part 2)
John Scepaniak of Wm. D. Scepaniak joined Kevin to discuss how the company fared in 2023, its approach to the workforce, what the company has seen in private construction of late and how it is handling inflation and pricing changes. Keep Reading
Drilling Deeper Episode 9: P&Q Roundtable (Part 2)
Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski are back in Cleveland following the 2024 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference to unpack their final thoughts for an episode of “Drilling Deeper.” Keep Reading
