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Union Trends, Compliance and Cybersecurity Top-of-Mind for New York Contractors

by Carl Oliveri | Oct 8, 2019
Cybersecurity | Economy | Markets

The top issues identified relate to the skilled labor shortages, general business conditions and the challenges of complying with regulatory oversight.

Commercial Construction Index Shows Record Optimism

by U.S. Chamber of Commerce | Oct 3, 2019
Business | Business Development | Economy

Half of all contractors expect revenue increases over the next year, rising 14 points quarter-over-quarter. Also, notably higher is the expectation for profit margins to increase in the next year, which grew by 12 points between Q2 and Q3 2019.

Construction Companies Aim to Reduce Waste by Participating in the Circular Economy

by Jennifer Scholze | Sep 28, 2019
Business | Business Development | Economy

The circular economy is rife with opportunities to create and share value in construction, including profitable new business ecosystems and new revenue streams.

North American Rental Revenue Expected to Exceed $71 Billion in 2023

by American Rental Association | Sep 17, 2019
Business | Economy | Equipment | Finance

Equipment and event rental revenues in North America are expected to surpass $71 billion in 2023, including $64.7 billion in the United States and $6.4 billion in Canada.

Construction Executives Expect Improvements in the Year Ahead

by Joe Galvin | Sep 9, 2019
Economy | Leadership | Markets

Economic confidence among construction CEOs has fallen to the lowest level in three years. However, they are more optimistic than the national average due to increased business demand, which is causing the need to expand their workforce.

Six KPIs for the Equipment Rental Elite

Make data-informed decisions a habit and embed this into the company culture. This turns risk into calculated risk, panic into preparation and gut decisions into strategic ones.

Mid-Year Economic Outlook for Nonresidential Construction: Expansion Continues, But Vulnerabilities Pile Up

by Construction Executive | Sep 2, 2019
Economy | Markets

More than 10 years after the end of the most severe financial crisis since the Great Depression, the U.S. economy is again making history by continuing its longest-ever expansion.

Prepare for a Market Slowdown by Optimizing Your Supply Chain

A slowdown in commercial construction is possible in the next 18 to 24 months. Forward-looking executives are already preparing by optimizing margins and removing cost from the end-to-end supply chain.

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Union Trends, Compliance and Cybersecurity Top-of-Mind for New York Contractors

Commercial Construction Index Shows Record Optimism

Construction Companies Aim to Reduce Waste by Participating in the Circular Economy

North American Rental Revenue Expected to Exceed $71 Billion in 2023

Construction Executives Expect Improvements in the Year Ahead

Six KPIs for the Equipment Rental Elite

Mid-Year Economic Outlook for Nonresidential Construction: Expansion Continues, But Vulnerabilities Pile Up

Prepare for a Market Slowdown by Optimizing Your Supply Chain

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