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Reflecting on the aggregate industry, legislation

April 12, 2023By

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Michael Johnson provided perspective on a variety of industry topics during a Q&A at the 2023 Roundtable.

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Says CRH Americas’ Dwayne Boyd: “The IIJA will provide certainty to state DOTs and everyone involved in delivering infrastructure projects.” Photo: NSSGA

CRH regional president talks IIJA implementation

March 28, 2023By

CRH Americas’ Dwayne Boyd served as a witness during a House subcommittee hearing exploring the latest with the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA).

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Contractors remain cautiously optimistic in 2023

February 20, 2023By

Contractors are upbeat about public funding in 2023, but ongoing labor shortages are still causing concern. Read what economists and contractors expect in the months ahead.

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PCA economist upbeat about first half of 2023

January 18, 2023By

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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What to expect from the construction market in 2023

December 14, 2022By

While economic pressures are seemingly everywhere, Dodge Construction Network chief economist Richard Branch is optimistic about what next year has in store.

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Legislative, regulatory developments to expect in 2023

December 11, 2022By

Michael Johnson of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association explains what’s on the agenda come January when the next Congress gets underway.

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Factors that will drive success in the new year

December 7, 2022By

Douglas Manufacturing’s Paul Ross reflects on the aggregate industry in 2022 and touches on how equipment demand might look in 2023.

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Producers turning to tech as solution to labor shortage

December 6, 2022By

Kemper Equipment’s Greg Donecker offers an industry reflection for 2022 while outlining trends that emerged over the past 12 months.

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Branch: Up in the air on infrastructure

November 30, 2022By and

Nonbuilding construction increased in the second half of 2022 as government funding began rolling out and the construction industry is counting on that to continue in 2023, says Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch.

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