Great Lakes limestone trade up in May
Great Lakes limestone shipments totaled 3.9 million tons in May, up 5.5 percent compared to a year ago, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association.
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Dodge Momentum Index eclipses previous high
Dodge Construction Network’s momentum index measuring nonresidential building projects in planning continues on its upward trajectory, increasing 7 percent last month to 176.2.
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USGS: First-quarter aggregate production up 4 percent
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that 476 million metric tons of aggregates were produced and shipped for consumption in the first quarter of 2022.
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ABC: Construction employment up in May
Construction industry employment was up 36,000 jobs last month and 283,000 jobs year over year, according to the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC).
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AGC: Record-high job openings still plaguing construction
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) say while construction employment is above pre-pandemic levels in 32 states, record job openings could threaten further gains.
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Dodge: Construction starts up 3 percent in April
Total construction starts rose last month, with nonresidential and residential building starts growing and nonbuilding falling.
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ABC: Construction backlogs up, confidence down among contractors in April
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) say its Construction Backlog Indicator was up in April while its Construction Confidence Index dipped.
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Dodge Momentum Index up in April
The Dodge Momentum Index increased 6 percent in April, with commercial and institutional building projects leading that growth.
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