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Home » Topic » Business » Economy

ABC Construction Backlog Indicator Unchanged in February; Contractors Remain Confident

by ABC | Mar 29, 2022
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8.0 months in February.

U.S. Economy Grows in Q4, but Investment in Structures Declines

by Construction Executive | Mar 4, 2022
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

The U.S. economy grew at a 6.9% annualized rate in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Contractor Predictions for 2022

by Construction Executive | Mar 4, 2022
Business | Economy

One-hundred contractors respond to a survey on challenges and trends for 2022.

The $1.2-Trillion Question

by Christopher Durso | Mar 1, 2022
Economy | Features | Infrastructure | Markets

How can construction companies prepare for increased infrastructure spending? In a roundtable conversation, leading industry executives discuss sourcing government business, complying with multilayered regulations, dealing with the workforce shortage and more.

Top Projections for Small Construction Businesses in 2022

by Ben Johnston | Feb 8, 2022
Economy | Markets | Taxes

Many uncertainties remain in 2022, and the coming year may be as eventful and more opportunistic than those of recent past.

Upskill Project Managers to Meet Growing Infrastructure Construction Opportunities

by Ben Breen | Feb 7, 2022
Careers | Economy | Infrastructure | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Adopting and deploying necessary technology requires tech-savvy construction teams and skilled employees.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Declines in December

by ABC | Feb 1, 2022
Economy | Markets

National nonresidential construction spending fell 0.7% in December 2021.

Uncertainty Leads to Resiliency for Construction Manufacturers

by Paul Wellener | Jan 18, 2022
Economy | Manufacturing | Markets

The post-pandemic outlook for 2022 is largely positive, with 4.1% GDP growth expected.
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