Commercial Construction Contractors Upbeat on Outlook Despite Worsening Material Shortages, Worker Shortages
Report finds 88% of contractors indicate difficulty in finding skilled workers; of those, 35% report turning down work because of it. Live
Commercial Construction Index Shows Record Optimism
Half of all contractors expect revenue increases over the next year, rising 14 points quarter-over-quarter. Also, notably higher is the expectation for profit margins
Survey: 70% of Contractors Struggle to Meet Project Deadlines as Labor Shortage Persists
The Commercial Construction Index indicates the labor shortage continues to pose major challenges to the industry, causing firms to ask skilled workers to do more
Workforce Challenges Continue to Impact Construction Industry
Findings from a recent report show four straight quarters with more than 90 percent of contractors concerned over labor shortages. Concerns increased quarter-over-quarter,
Commercial Construction Index Contrasts Lukewarm Spending With Optimistic Job Growth
A recent report found nonresidential construction spending in March, the most recent period for which construction data are available, declined 0.3 percent on a
Persistent Workforce Shortages Challenge Commercial Construction Industry as U.S. Building Demands Continue to Grow
The Q1 2018 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (Index) reveals nearly two-thirds of contractors are highly confident that demand