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ABC: Construction backlog steady, confidence up in August

September 14, 2022By

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

August 15, 2022By

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

July 29, 2022By

The U.S. economy contracted last quarter, and nonresidential spending is down in 10 of the last 11 quarters.

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Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich spoke on issues such as the supply chain, inflation and infrastructure at the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Gingrich, former House speaker, visits P&Q Roundtable

June 27, 2022By

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

May 12, 2022By

The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) say its Construction Backlog Indicator was up in April while its Construction Confidence Index dipped.

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in highway and bridge starts this year. Photo: Alexandr Muşuc/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Economic factors that will play a role in 2022

January 24, 2022By

Employment, infrastructure funding and the supply chain are worth keeping an eye on this year and beyond, according to Dodge Construction Network.

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Dodge Construction Network projects moderate 2022 growth

November 12, 2021By

After another year in the pandemic, economists discussed COVID’s impact on the construction industry during a special Dodge Construction Network event.

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David Chereb pays Pit & Quarry another visit for a Road to Recovery video. Photo: P&Q Staff

Sponsored: What dynamics are currently at play related to aggregate demand?

May 19, 2021By and

P&Q contributor David Chereb says everything he’s seeing in the market at the moment is positive, and aggregate producers are emerging from the pandemic better than expected just six months ago.

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The arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine should invigorate consumer and business confidence and elevate employment levels. Photo: matejmo/ iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Why producers can expect a return to normalcy in 2021

January 14, 2021By

Businesses can look forward to an increasingly favorable operating environment this year as the economy gradually rebounds from the effects of the pandemic.

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