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Fragmentation monitoring systems can offer insight on fragmentation in loader buckets, on conveyor belts and in other key places in the mine process. Photo: P&Q Staff

Arizona producers optimistic despite federal, state regulations

February 5, 2024By

Steve Trussell of the Arizona Rock Products Association shares why he’s optimistic about the industry for his state in 2024.

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Dodge Construction Network forecasts 6 percent total growth in highway and bridge construction starts for 2022, with bridges accounting for $1.1 billion in growth. Photo: Joesboy/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Continued funding, support leading Michigan’s 2024 outlook

February 2, 2024By

Doug Needham, executive director of the Michigan Aggregates Association, shares his thoughts on how 2023 was for Michigan aggregates and what his outlook is for 2024. 

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Health care construction starts should be healthy over the next two years, with Dodge Construction Network forecasting 10 percent growth in 2023 and 11 percent growth in 2024. Photo: Thomas Bullock/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Forecasting construction in the months ahead

June 29, 2023By

Dodge Construction Network’s Sarah Martin projects how markets will fare in the second half of 2023 and into 2024.

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AEM: Long-term hopes remain high for equipment manufacturers

April 12, 2023By

An Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) survey shows that while member manufacturers are still experiencing issues, there is hope that they will be resolved.

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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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AGC: Construction spending increases in September

November 7, 2022By

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says construction spending increased 0.2 percent in September and 10.9 percent year to date.

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PCA: Cement consumption expected to drop in 2023

October 17, 2022By

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, 2022By

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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AGC: June construction employment behind pre-pandemic levels

July 27, 2022By

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says June construction employment lagged pre-pandemic levels despite record job openings.

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