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Home » Topic » Business » Economy

CE’s Q3 Economic Update and Forecast: Reasons to Celebrate and Worry

by Grace Calengor | Oct 6, 2023
Business | Economy

Where is that recession ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu mentioned last quarter? Probably closer than you think.

What Do NFTs Have to Do With the Construction Industry?

by Ryan C. Robinson | Aug 23, 2023
Economy | Technology

Cryptocurrency and its potential impact on the construction industry explained.

CE’s Mid-Year Economic Forecast: It Will Get Worse Before It Gets Better

by Grace Calengor | Jul 27, 2023
Business | Economy

Economic Anirban Basu says that a recession is coming in the next 12 months—and he has suggestions for making sure your company is prepared.

Renting Your Construction Equipment Could Minimize Your Economic Risk

by Chris Johnson | Jul 27, 2023
Business | Business Risk | Economy | Equipment | Heavy Equipment | Tools | Vehicles

Rent your equipment and be better prepared to weather the wavering economy.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Increases by 0.7% in March 2023

by ABC | May 3, 2023
Business | Economy | Markets

Despite interest rate hikes, construction spending continues to climb.

Geothermal Is the Key to Making Homes More Sustainable

by Wyatt Roberts | Apr 24, 2023
Economy | Markets

Homes with renewable-energy installations sell for 4% more than traditional homes—7% more when they have geothermal heat pumps.

Recycled Rubber: The Next Great Sustainability Opportunity

by Stratton Kirton | Apr 17, 2023
Commercial | Economy | Industrial | Infrastructure | Markets | Total Human Health

A new set of tires can hurt more than just your wallet. Recognize the impact that end-of-life tires have on the environment when they are stockpiled in landfills rather than recycled and repurposed.

CE Economic Forecast: ‘There Are More Battles Ahead’

by Construction Executive | Apr 12, 2023
Economy | Markets

Despite signs of growth in parts of the construction market, the U.S. economy is headed for a recession sometime in the next year, according to Anirban Basu, chief economist for Associated Builders and Contractors.
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