Tag: public works

What’s in store for public works construction in 2021?

December 14, 2020 By Kevin Yanik and Allison Kral

Dodge Data & Analytics forecasts public works construction starts to be flat in the new year. Richard Branch, Dodge Data’s chief economist, explains why in a video interview with Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik

Breaking down US construction markets

November 12, 2020 By PQ Staff

Construction markets have been inconsistent during the pandemic, with certain segments thriving while others struggle. Ken Simonson of the Associated General Contractors of America explains the divide.

With five of the nation’s 13 most populous cities residing in Texas, demand for construction materials in the Lone Star State is, not surprisingly, very high. Photo: Art Wager/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Dodge: Expect construction starts to recover slowly in 2021

November 10, 2020 By Kevin Yanik

Dodge Data & Analytics’ annual outlook report is now available, with the firm predicting an uneven recovery through next year.

Good third-quarter 2019 growth for Vulcan in aggregate shipments, pricing

November 7, 2019 By Kevin Yanik

A healthy demand environment, led by transportation-related construction, was the principal driver of volume growth and price improvement at the nation’s largest aggregate producer.

May construction starts increase 5 percent

June 27, 2016 By Allison Kral

New construction starts in May increased 5 percent from April at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $636.7 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.