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Home » Topic » Business » Economy

Monthly Construction Input Prices Rise 1.3% in April

by ABC | May 18, 2021
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

Construction input prices increased 1.3% in April compared to the previous month, according to a recently released ABC analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data.

Five Keys to the Success of High-Growth Firms

by Karl Feldman | May 17, 2021
Business | Business Development | Economy | Finance

A recent report provides insight into how high-growth firms with compound annual growth rates of 20% or greater managed to succeed in a period marked by uncertainty, an economic slow-down, and political and social turmoil.

Strategies for Surviving Recessions: Avoid Common Industry Mistakes

by Stephen King | May 12, 2021
Business | Business Development | Economy | Leadership

Leaders must make the best decisions using the right data. Leaders also avoid mistakes. They must be decisive, productive and inspiring, but also be right and foster a highly productive and formidable business operation.

How Small and Mid-Sized Construction Companies Can Overcome Increased Taxes and Restrictions

by Construction Executive | May 11, 2021
Business | Economy | Finance | Taxes

Among current business and industry issues, two stand out in the minds of small and mid-sized construction companies: tax increases and banking restrictions. After years of lower taxes, it almost seems inevitable they will rise, [...]

U.S. Materials Prices at All-Time High, Contractors in the Lurch

by Construction Executive | May 11, 2021
Economy | Markets

Due to the rising costs of oil, high demand from commercial and residential builders, tariffs and delays from COVID-19, prices for steel, lumber, sealants and geotextiles have hit record highs.

Construction Industry Resilient and on the Rise, Says Autodesk

by Construction Executive | May 11, 2021
Business | Business Risk | Economy | Risk | Risk Management

The “Construction Outlook 2021: Risks & Opportunities” report has been published by Autodesk.

ABC’s Construction Backlog Inches Up in April; Contractor Optimism Slips

by ABC | May 11, 2021
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 7.9 months in April, according to an ABC member survey conducted April 20-May 5, 0.1 months higher than in March 2021 and April 2020.

Drop in State Construction Unemployment Rates Points to Industry Recovery, Says ABC

by ABC | May 9, 2021
Careers | Economy | Recruitment | Retention | Total Human Health | Workforce

Construction employment is holding its own, although it is not back to pre-pandemic levels, according to state-by-state analysis of BLS data released by ABC.
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