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Home » Topic » Business » Business Intelligence

Peer to Peer: Comparing Construction Company Metrics

by Michael McLin | Nov 6, 2024
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Productivity

“If your friends did that, would you do it too?” Well-meaning parents have repeated this trouble-stopping phrase for decades. But when it comes to evaluating your construction business’ success, measuring against your peers might not be such a bad idea after all.

Construction Backlog Indicator Rebounds in September, Contractor Confidence Improves

by ABC | Oct 19, 2024
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence

Confidence is key, and ABC's positive Construction Backlog Indicator trend is boosting confidence among its contractors.

The Happy Index: Lessons in Upside-Down Management

by Construction Executive | Oct 7, 2024
Book Club | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Nuts + Bolts

The Happy Index: Lessons in Upside-Down Management By James Timpson

Not-So-Clearly Stated: Workers’ Comp When Out-of-State

by Kevin Ring | Sep 23, 2024
Business | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Departments | Human Resources | Safety | Wellness | Workforce

It’s critical for construction companies to understand the exact protections offered by their workers’ compensation policy when sending employees on out-of-state travel—but state-by-state variabilities can make that a daunting task.

Contractor Confidence Tumbles in July, Construction Backlog Unchanged

by ABC | Aug 21, 2024
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Productivity | Project Delivery

Volatility in the industry—from job openings to materials prices—is not boding well for ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index.

Just the Good Stuff

by Construction Executive | Jun 14, 2024
Book Club | Business | Business Intelligence | Nuts + Bolts

Just the Good Stuff: No-BS Secrets to Success (No Matter What Life Throws at You) By Jim VandeHei

ICYMI: Highlights From NIBS’ Building Innovation Conference 2024

by Jordan LeGras | Jun 5, 2024
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence

CE reports from the National Institute of Building Sciences’ Building Innovation Conference 2024, where industry experts answered questions on sustainability, diversity and inclusion, technology and more.

Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud

by Tracy Winn | Jun 4, 2024
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence

While silent leadership is easy to overlook, it can play a key role in forming deeper and more meaningful connections with work crews, subcontractors, clients, suppliers and stakeholders.
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