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Home » Topic » Business » Accounting

Construction Companies Can’t Chase Every Proposal With a Weak RFP Approval Process

by Daniel Beecham | Jul 10, 2026
Top Story | Accounting | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Economy | Finance | Productivity | Project Delivery

A weak go/no-go process costs construction firms far more than wasted proposal hours.

Private Nonresidential Construction Spending Slides Again in May

by ABC | Jul 8, 2026
Top Story | Accounting | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Economy | Finance | Productivity | Project Delivery

Spending was up on a monthly basis in 11 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories.

Powering Profitability With Connected Construction Workflows

by Jon Fingland | Jul 7, 2026
Top Story | Accounting | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Data Analytics | Economy | ERP | Finance | Jobsite Monitoring | Productivity | Project Delivery | Project Management | Technology

Construction financial management is inherently complex because it’s not just about moving money.
specialized cpa for construction firm

Why Construction Firms Need Specialized CPAs

by Construction Executive | Jul 6, 2026
Accounting | Business

Specialized CPAs help construction firms turn complex project financials into clearer decisions about cash flow, profitability, bonding and growth.

Getting the Best Rate Is Costing Contractors Money

by Anna Cerbone | Jul 1, 2026
Top Story | Accounting | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Economy | Finance | Productivity | Project Delivery

Cutting tiny corners in construction procurement can add up to major financial burdens.

Construction Futures: June 2026 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | Jun 25, 2026
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What We Learned in June: Construction Shows Small Signs of Momentum, Risks Remain The construction industry has experienced an uptick in hiring and growing backlog in recent months, yet input price escalation and reemerging signs [...]

Construction Materials Prices Surge 2.6% in May, Up Nearly 10% Year Over Year

by Grace Calengor | Jun 11, 2026
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While the construction industry added a healthy amount of jobs in May, input prices also went up.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Grows on Public Sector Strength in April

by ABC | Jun 1, 2026
Top Story | Accounting | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Economy | Finance | Productivity | Project Delivery

Public construction spending inched incrementally higher in April while private nonresidential spending fell yet again.
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