How Eagle Materials finished 2022
Michael Haack, president and CEO of the company, reflects on the company’s performance in aggregates and other business areas.
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PCA economist upbeat about first half of 2023
The Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) chief economist expects the U.S. economy in the first six months of the year to be stronger than previously expected.
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How businesses can make sense of rising interest rates
Crest Capital’s Chris Fletcher looks at when the right time is for companies to borrow money in today’s high-stress environment.
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Pricing momentum continues for Vulcan in third quarter
Vulcan Materials says its total revenues were up 38 percent in the quarter, with average selling prices up sharply.
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ABC: Construction backlog steady, confidence up in August
The Associated Builders & Contractors’ (ABC) Construction Backlog Indicator saw no change in August, while the Construction Confidence Index grew.
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Dodge Momentum Index continues growth in July
The Dodge Momentum Index grew 2.9 percent in July, with commercial planning gaining 5.5 percent while institutional planning fell 2 percent in the month.
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Report: Economy, nonresidential construction down in second quarter
The U.S. economy contracted last quarter, and nonresidential spending is down in 10 of the last 11 quarters.
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Gingrich, former House speaker, visits P&Q Roundtable
Newt Gingrich touched on a variety of business issues during a virtual visit to the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, including infrastructure, the supply chain and energy.
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ABC: Construction backlogs up, confidence down among contractors in April
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) say its Construction Backlog Indicator was up in April while its Construction Confidence Index dipped.
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