Tag: inflation

If companies need to borrow, they need to borrow – regardless of if the rate is higher than it was yesterday. Photo: Ngampol Thongsai/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

How businesses can make sense of rising interest rates

December 15, 2022 By

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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An effective rollout of Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act funds will have an effect on construction materials demand in 2023 and beyond. Photo: P&Q Staff

How construction materials producers are coping with uncertainty

November 30, 2022 By

Industry insiders discuss the trends and dynamics taking hold of the market right now.

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ABC: Construction employment up in October

November 7, 2022 By

The construction industry added 1,000 jobs in October, according to the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC).

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MDU Resources experiencing record revenues, backlogs

November 3, 2022 By

MDU Resources also continues to work toward completing the separation of Knife River Corp., which is expected in 2023.

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Mixed outlook on tap for 2023

November 2, 2022 By and

Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says while the economy will likely slow dramatically in 2023, some construction sectors will feel the impact more than others.

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Pricing momentum continues for Vulcan in third quarter

November 2, 2022 By

Vulcan Materials says its total revenues were up 38 percent in the quarter, with average selling prices up sharply.

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Pricing adjustments boost Cemex in third quarter

October 27, 2022 By

Cemex CEO Fernando González says 2022 pricing achievements allowed the company to more than offset inflationary costs in dollar terms.

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PCA: Cement consumption expected to drop in 2023

October 17, 2022 By

Due to increasing inflation and interest rates, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) projects a 3.5 percent decline in cement demand in 2023.

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AGC: Data shows construction spending down slightly

October 10, 2022 By

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says total construction spending was down a tad in August amid rising interest rates.

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