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Home » Topic » Business » Economy

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.

What Contractors and Architects Should Know About Post-Pandemic Renter Preferences

by Sarah Yaussi | May 11, 2022
Commercial | Economy | Markets | Multifamily

Here are the trends identified as most important by the majority of renter respondents to a recent survey.

Leveraging Construction Cost Data to Help Maintain Competitive Edge

by Greg Pyne | May 11, 2022
Business | Data Analytics | Economy | Technology

The ability to track labor and materials price changes is an invaluable resource in today’s market.
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