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Major Growth Expected for Prefabrication and Permanent Modular Construction, New Study Finds

by Bradley, Dodge Data and Analytics, Modular Building Institute | Mar 2, 2020
Economy | Markets

Findings show most design and construction professionals using these methods experience improved productivity and project quality, plus increases in schedule certainty.

Top Issues and Trends for Construction Contractors to Watch in 2020

Market issues, such as labor shortages, trade tariffs and severe weather events, can affect profits and hamper contractors’ ability to control risk.

Monthly Construction Input Prices Rise Slightly in January, Says ABC

by ABC | Feb 18, 2020
Economy | Markets

Construction input prices rose 0.3% in January compared to December 2019 and are up 1.9% year-over-year, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data.

ELFA Announces Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2020

U.S. businesses, nonprofits and government agencies are expected to spend $1.91 trillion in capital goods or fixed business investment this year; financing a majority of those assets, these trends impact a significant portion of the U.S. economy.

What Contractors Need to Know About the New Marine Fuel Regulation

by Deborah Neal | Feb 9, 2020
Economy | Markets

Market analysts predict IMO 2020 has the potential to affect worldwide trade flows, increase transportation and shipping costs, as well as impact price levels and market volatility, which will have a significant impact on supply chains across the globe.

2020 Economic Outlook Forecasts 1.1% Expansion in Equipment and Software Investment and 1.7% GDP Growth

by The Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation | Jan 13, 2020
Business | Economy | Equipment | Fleet Management

Investment in equipment and software is projected to expand 1.1% in 2020, while U.S. economic growth slows to 1.7% according to the 2020 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. After decelerating over the course of 2019, the U.S. economy is poised to soften further in 2020.

Three Construction Industry Predictions for Success in 2020

by Kenny Ingram | Jan 4, 2020
Business | Business Development | Economy | Productivity

This year, contractors can leverage the latest technologies and business models to make significant strides in efficiency and stay competitive against a backdrop of new market entrants.

Five LEED and Green Construction Trends to Watch in 2020

by Tommy Linstroth | Jan 3, 2020
Economy | Markets

This is an exciting time to be a green construction professional. The industry is only going to continue moving forward to make the built environment a safer and healthier place.

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Major Growth Expected for Prefabrication and Permanent Modular Construction, New Study Finds

Top Issues and Trends for Construction Contractors to Watch in 2020

Monthly Construction Input Prices Rise Slightly in January, Says ABC

ELFA Announces Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2020

What Contractors Need to Know About the New Marine Fuel Regulation

2020 Economic Outlook Forecasts 1.1% Expansion in Equipment and Software Investment and 1.7% GDP Growth

Three Construction Industry Predictions for Success in 2020

Five LEED and Green Construction Trends to Watch in 2020

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