Construction Futures: October Economic Roundup
By Construction Executive
October 25, 2024
WHAT WE LEARNED INTO OCTOBER: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY POWERS INTO FOURTH QUARTER
Construction industry dynamics held steady in September. Co...
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Key Legal Issues to Consider Before and After Natural Disasters
By Patrick Kelly
October 22, 2024
While legal considerations are often the last thing on the minds of project owners and contractors during an emergency, construction industr...
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Construction Backlog Indicator Rebounds in September, Contractor Confidence Improves
By ABC
October 19, 2024
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15—Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.6 months in Septembe...
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Business Intelligence
Construction Input Prices Down 0.9% in September
By ABC
October 18, 2024
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11—Construction input prices decreased 0.9% in September compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builder...
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Finance
How a Consultant Can Help Transform Your Construction Company Into an Industry Leader
By Chad Prinkey
October 16, 2024
The U.S. construction industry today is operating in a difficult-to-navigate environment. Though 2025 will likely usher in more rate cuts, f...
Human Resources
Business Development
Organization Culture
Leadership
Basu Still Betting on Recession: CE's 2024 Q3 Construction Economic Update and Forecast Summary
By Grace Calengor
October 11, 2024
During CE’s "2024 Q3 Construction Economic Update and Forecast," Anirban Basu admitted there are reasons to be optimistic about the construc...
Economy
Maturity Monitoring Concrete Increases Accuracy and Keeps Jobs on Schedule
By Erica Flukinger
October 4, 2024
Maturity monitoring, a non-destructive way to estimate the compressive strength of in-place concrete, uses digital sensors to capture inputs...
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How Do Lean Construction and Integrated Project Delivery Improve Project Outcomes?
By David Pacifici
September 25, 2024
The shortcomings of traditional project delivery methods are well known to construction professionals. The cost and risk-shifting strategies...
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Project Delivery
Not-So-Clearly Stated: Workers' Comp When Out-of-State
By Kevin Ring
September 23, 2024
David owns a business in North Carolina and has won a contract for work in Missouri. The contract requires three of his employees to be in M...
Human Resources
Wellness
Business Intelligence
Business Risk
Construction Futures: September Economic Roundup
By Construction Executive
September 23, 2024
WHAT WE LEARNED IN SEPTEMBER: INDUSTRY RETAINS ADEQUATE MOMENTUM AS FEDERAL RESERVE BEGINS LOWERING RATES
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Economy
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