ABC’s Construction Backlog Inches Up in April; Contractor Optimism Slips
ABC reported its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 7.9 months in April, 0.1 months higher than in March 2021 and April 2020.
Monthly Construction Input Prices Rise 1.3% in April
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
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
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
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
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
The “Construction Outlook 2021: Risks & Opportunities” report has been published by Autodesk.
ABC’s Construction Backlog Inches Up in April; Contractor Optimism Slips
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.
