Tag: economics
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Aggregate production up in third quarter
Read More →: Aggregate production up in third quarterThe U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released third-quarter figures related to the production and consumption of construction aggregates, crushed stone and construction sand…
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Firm provides reasons for nonresidential construction optimism
Read More →: Firm provides reasons for nonresidential construction optimismManagement consulting and investment banking firm FMI released its Nonresidential Construction Index (NRCI) for the fourth quarter. The index increased slightly from…
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Momentum builds again for nonresidential projects
Read More →: Momentum builds again for nonresidential projectsThe Dodge Momentum Index, a monthly measure of the first report for nonresidential building projects in planning, rose in October to 125.5.…
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Crushed stone, sand and gravel production up
Read More →: Crushed stone, sand and gravel production upAn estimated 346 million metric tons of crushed stone was produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the second…
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Report: Frac sand demand up significantly, and prices may follow
Read More →: Report: Frac sand demand up significantly, and prices may followThe Wall Street Journal reports that frackers are expected to use nearly 95 billion pounds of sand this year, a figure that’s…
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Nonresidential building takes a step back in July
Read More →: Nonresidential building takes a step back in JulyThe Dodge Momentum Index fell 4.4 percent in July following two months of gains. According to McGraw Hill Construction, which produces the…
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Construction gets a boost in June
Read More →: Construction gets a boost in JuneNew construction starts in June advanced 6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $549.7 billion. That’s the highest level so…
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Serious reauthorization talks spiral into likely short-term extension
Read More →: Serious reauthorization talks spiral into likely short-term extensionISTEA. TEA-21. SAFETEA-LU. MAP-21. Now what? Uncertainty has surrounded the reauthorization of surface transportation funding before. But given the downward trend over…