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Home » Topic » Business » Economy

What Do Rising Interest Rates Mean for Construction Equipment Loans?

by Jill McKean-Bilby | Jul 19, 2022
Economy | Equipment | Finance | Fleet Management

Although business borrowing for equipment dropped slightly, requests for refinancing are rising.

Construction Industry Experiences Growth

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Jul 19, 2022
Business | Economy

Swyft Filings’ 'State of Swyft Industry Report' has analyzed data and ranked the construction industry.

ABC’s Construction Backlog Inches Lower in June; Contractor Confidence Falters

by ABC | Jul 12, 2022
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator fell 0.1 months in June and stands at 8.9 months.

A Strategic Partner Economy: Essential to Restore America’s Global Competitiveness

by Dan Varroney | Jul 12, 2022
Business | Economy

Contractors should move from an individual company approach to a strategic partnership approach.

Economic Forecasts Cast Doubt on an Optimistic Industry

by Daniel Gray | Jul 5, 2022
Business | Business Development | Economy | Project Management

Bumps may be ahead with inflation and recession, but long-term forecasts for construction remain positive.

Construction’s Opportunity to Tilt the Supply Chain in Its Favor

by Brett Polglaze | Jun 28, 2022
Economy | Markets

Construction companies are pushing forward despite current uncertainty.

Centers of Excellence Can Take Contractors to the Next Level

by Gavin Flynn | Jun 21, 2022
Business | Business Development | Careers | Commercial | Economy

These experts disseminate knowledge, develop best practices and access business intelligence.

Technology to Get Ahead of Construction Materials and Supply-Chain Challenges

by Rachel Blair Winkler | May 17, 2022
Economy | Technology

Modernization is relieving the materials burden for today’s leading contractors.
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