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Construction Futures: April 2025 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | Apr 28, 2025
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Construction Futures | Economy | Finance

The volatility of the tariffs is having an equally volatile effect on the construction market.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Rises to Highest Level on Record in February

by ABC | Apr 3, 2025
Business | Business Development

Both public and private nonresidential construction spending showed an uptick in February.

How Construction Businesses Can Navigate Labor Shortage and Social Inflation Challenges

by Sy Nilakout | Apr 3, 2025
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Legal and Regulatory | Recruitment | Retention | Risk | Risk Management | Workforce

Recently, workforce challenges have been the headline for another major industry—the U.S. government—but that doesn't mean the labor shortage isn't still affecting construction.

Well Built: How the Top 2% of Construction Contractors Create Superior Value, Profits, and Excellence

by Chad Prinkey | Mar 25, 2025
Book Club | Business | Business Development | Nuts + Bolts

Well Built, How the Top 2% of Construction Contractors Create Superior Value, Profits, and Excellence By Chad Prinkey

Combating Construction Carbon: How Heavy Machinery Can Further Sustainability

by Leif Bruhn | Mar 21, 2025
Business | Business Development | Equipment | Fleet Management | Fuel Tracking | Heavy Equipment | Productivity | Technology | Vehicles

Contractors must act now to build the new cities of tomorrow without relying on the building practices of yesterday. Decarbonizing off-highway machines such as excavators will play a critical role.

Checking In: Construction Company Founder Details His Own Struggle With Depression

by Maggie Murphy | Mar 21, 2025
Business | Business Development | Culture | Departments | People | Safety | Wellness

The B1M founder and mental-health advocate, Fred Mills, tells all about his love for construction, his personal struggle in overcoming mental-health challenges and what he believes the industry can do to ensure its workforce is thriving.

Construction Futures: February 2025 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | Feb 21, 2025
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Construction Futures | Economy | Finance

Rising prices, slowing employment, rising backlog, slowing spending. Contractors show no cause for concern despite the recent volatility of the construction industry.

Scaling Your Skills: The Path From Expert to Enterprise Builder

by Anne Lackey | Feb 18, 2025
Business | Business Development | Careers | Leadership | Workforce

Questions to ask yourself if you’re looking to upscale your independent construction company.
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