AGC: Construction input costs up in June
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says rising construction materials prices are adding pressure to contractors.
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Gingrich on diesel’s future in America
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich discussed the current energy environment at the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference.
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Biden administration pushes for gas tax pause
As gas prices continue to rise across the country, the Biden administration is asking Congress for a three-month pause to the 18 cents-per-gallon gas tax.
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AGC: Nonresidential construction input prices soar in April
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) say nonresidential construction input prices jumped 21 percent in April compared to a year earlier.
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Senate confirms new MSHA head
Chris Williamson, who was nominated to be assistant secretary at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) about four months ago, was finally confirmed for the post.
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AGC: Construction jobs up in two-thirds of metros
From October 2020 to October 2021, the Associated General Contractors of America says two-thirds of metro areas have added construction jobs.
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Why talk of eliminating fossil fuels makes no sense
As some policymakers make clear that the end of fossil fuels is their immediate end goal, the aggregate industry must be prepared to counter their interests. P&Q editor-in-chief Kevin Yanik explains.
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Infrastructure bill unnecessarily on life support
U.S. infrastructure has decayed dramatically, and yet elected officials won’t do anything about it. P&Q’s Kevin Yanik sounds off on the state of affairs in Washington, arguing the time has long since passed to make a historic investment in infrastructure.
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AGC economist offers perspective on the infrastructure bill
Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) shares his expectations for the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act that’s already passed the Senate.
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