Business Issues
Construction, auto sectors show mixed signals
While automakers ramped up output in the U.S. last month, new auto sales declined year on year in February.
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Updated: Trump says tariffs on inbound steel, aluminum on the way
In an Air Force One conversation with reporters, Trump says any steel coming into the U.S. is going to have a 25 percent tariff. He signed the proclamations Feb. 10, with the tariffs to begin March 12.
US ferrous market exhibits upward pricing pressure: Davis Index
Mills in the United States could need to rebuild their inventories in January just as the collection and movement of ferrous scrap are interrupted by winter weather.
Ferrous market ends 2024 in familiar rut
The monthly average value of ferrous scrap rose just twice in 2024, and both times rather modestly.
Aggregates portrayed as freight rail opportunity
Testimony before Surface Transportation Board describes New York & Atlantic Railway’s success in shipping aggregates by rail in New York.
C&D World accepting registrations
Annual event’s 2025 installment will take place in Dallas on March 11-15.
NDA selects New Orleans for 2025 convention
Demolition trade group's Demolition New Orleans event will take place March 5-8 in the Crescent City.
Adaptive reuse market demonstrates staying power
Developers, contractors and city planners are poised to boost activity in the structural renovation and repurposing market.
EuRIC issues C&D materials recycling manifesto
European recycling association says its policy recommendations can “drive circularity” in Europe's construction and demolition sector.
Copper’s value spurs costly theft cases
Just two recent copper theft cases have led to what victims claim is a combined loss of nearly half a million dollars.
Construction tracker finds slowdown indicators
Dodge Construction Network says its Momentum Index fell in March while construction starts dropped by 8 percent in February.
