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Home » Topic » Business » Economy

Cash Is Still King: The Importance of Projecting Cash Flow

by Robert Mercado, Michelle Johnson | Nov 5, 2020
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Economy | Finance

Implementing these financial practices can mitigate potential cash flow setbacks on a project, while increasing profitability and longevity.

U.S. Economy Expands at 33.1% Annual Rate in Q3 of 2020, Says ABC

by ABC | Nov 4, 2020
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized rate of 33.1% during the third quarter of 2020, helping to offset a significant share of the economic loss sustained during the second quarter, says ABC.

COVID-19 Creates a New Blueprint for the Construction Industry

by John Wood, AJ Mueller | Nov 2, 2020
Commercial | Economy | Markets

At the start of the pandemic, the construction industry saw a loss of more than a million jobs. However, as 2021 approaches, the forecast looks positive as the industry continues to adapt and move ahead.

Women Face Mounting Personal and Professional Pressure Due to COVID-19, According to USGBC Survey

by USGBC | Oct 19, 2020
Careers | Diversity | Economy | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

More than 60% of respondents agree the pandemic is negatively impacting workplace equity in green construction.

Five Tried-and-True Strategies to Keep Projects Moving During a Recession

by Erik Hayden | Oct 15, 2020
Business | Business Development | Economy | Productivity | Project Management

COVID-19 is causing many to rethink expectations and timelines, but they don’t all have to. Developers and investors can move forward by recognizing how to take advantage of a down market—and practicing patience.

International Trade: A Game Plan for Rare Earths and Strategic Metals

by Lewis Black | Oct 12, 2020
Economy | Legislation | Markets

China controls the market for nearly 35 precious minerals and metals that are important for production and manufacturing, and tungsten is among them. However, new market entrants have begun mining projects that are critical to increase supply levels and exports back to the United States.

Nonresidential Construction Employment Expands in September, Says ABC

by ABC | Oct 6, 2020
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

The construction industry added 26,000 jobs on net in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released recently by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Majority of Contractors Fear Long-Term Implications of COVID-19 on Their Businesses, Survey Says

by Maggie Murphy | Oct 2, 2020
Departments | Economy | Markets

A recent survey reveals that most contractors have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 in some fashion, and they expect to see the trend continue into 2021.
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