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Home » Topic » Business » Economy

Strategies for Surviving Recessions: Management Reporting and Forecasting

by Stephen King | Feb 18, 2021
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Economy | Finance

To survive economic trauma, contractors need a high-performing executive team, specialized management reporting and accurate industry forecasting.

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

by Karl Feldman, Katy Pultz | Jan 13, 2021
Business | Business Development | Economy | Human Resources | Workforce

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

by American Rental Association | Dec 11, 2020
Business | Economy | Equipment | Heavy Equipment | Tools | Vehicles

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.
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