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Pandemic Leads to Sharp Pullback in Commercial and Multifamily Construction Starts in 2020

by Dodge Data and Analytics | Feb 8, 2021
Commercial | Economy | Markets | Multifamily

The value of commercial and multifamily construction starts in the top 20 metropolitan areas of the United States lost 23% in 2020, falling to $111.1 billion according to Dodge Data & Analytics.

Arizona Is the No. 1 Merit Shop Construction State, According to ABC’s 2020 Scorecard

by ABC | Jan 21, 2021
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

Arizona topped the rankings for the first time this year based on the state’s promotion of free enterprise and investment in tomorrow’s construction workforce.

Construction Companies Must Prepare for a Surge of Third-Party Contractors

by Kim Holly | Jan 20, 2021
Business | Economy | Project Delivery | Project Management

By planning, implementing open standards of communication and leveraging technology, construction companies can establish a blueprint for successful operations, no matter how many contractors are needed for a project.

Relevance, Visibility and Top Talent Are Keys to Success in an Uncertain Market

Stay relevant to clients’ issues, raise the firm’s visibility online and invest in top talent. The businesses that grow in today’s environment are those that put these efforts front and center.

VIDEO: 2021 Construction Economic Forecast

by Construction Executive | Dec 17, 2020
Economy | Markets

ICYMI: Watch the recorded 2021 Construction Economic Forecast with Anirban Basu, originally presented on Dec. 16, 2020.

Equipment Rental Industry Prepares for Recovery

The ARA revenue forecast calls for modest growth in 2021 accelerating in 2022 and beyond.

2021 Construction Economic Forecast

by Construction Executive | Dec 9, 2020
Economy | Features | Markets

The current “V”-shaped economic recovery could be transitioning into a “W”—another recession may be on the horizon. Critically, one could occur even if a further stimulus is passed.

High-Growth AEC Firms Grew Three Times Faster Than Average-Growth Companies, Study Finds

by Martin C. McCarthy | Nov 8, 2020
Business | Business Development | Economy

Hinge found high-growth AEC ﬁrms approach marketing as a coordinated eﬀort, experiencing 50% more impact from digital and content marketing compared to no-growth counterparts.

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Pandemic Leads to Sharp Pullback in Commercial and Multifamily Construction Starts in 2020

Arizona Is the No. 1 Merit Shop Construction State, According to ABC’s 2020 Scorecard

Construction Companies Must Prepare for a Surge of Third-Party Contractors

Relevance, Visibility and Top Talent Are Keys to Success in an Uncertain Market

VIDEO: 2021 Construction Economic Forecast

Equipment Rental Industry Prepares for Recovery

2021 Construction Economic Forecast

High-Growth AEC Firms Grew Three Times Faster Than Average-Growth Companies, Study Finds

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