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Green Building Materials That Are Changing the Way We Build

by Karthik Pillai | Aug 26, 2019
Business | Economy | Markets | Public

The global green building materials market size was valued at $213.10 billion in 2017, growing at a CAGR of 11.2% over the forecast period. The market is expected increase, fueled by the rising environmental concerns in Europe and North America.

Construction Input Prices Rebound in July, Says ABC

by ABC | Aug 20, 2019
Economy | Markets

Construction input prices expanded 0.8% in July but are down 0.6% year-over-year. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.8% for the month but have declined 0.3% on a year-ago basis.

How Public Policy Is Influencing the Multifamily Market

by Doug Bibby | Aug 11, 2019
Economy | Legislation | Markets | Multifamily

Although there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to improving housing affordability, developers and policy makers can foster an open dialogue that will lead to new, friendlier policies for the development and continued operation of multifamily properties in cities nationwide.

The Fundamentals of the Construction Industry Are Strong, but Lingering Workforce Concerns Need Industry-Wide Action

The latest CCI numbers show 46% of contractors still have a “high concern” about the availability of skilled labor and 85% are equally concerned about the cost of labor.

2019 Mid-Year Economic Outlook

by Construction Executive | Aug 1, 2019
Economy | Markets

A bit more than 10 years after the most severe financial crisis since the Great Depression ended, the U.S. economy is again making history—this time positive history. The American economy is now in the longest expansion in history—one that has entered its 11th year.

How Construction Companies Can Prepare for a Potential Economic Downturn

by Eve Dreyfuss | Jul 30, 2019
Economy | Markets

Though the outlook for construction is strong right now, the signs of a potential downturn may be on the horizon.

Almost 60% of the U.S. Construction Project Pipeline Value Is Concentrated in 10 Major States, Says GlobalData

by GlobalData | Jul 24, 2019
Economy | Markets

GlobalData’s latest report reveals California, Texas and New York are among the states with the highest value of construction projects in the pipeline.

Construction Job Growth Steady in June, Says ABC

by ABC | Jul 23, 2019
Business | Economy

The construction industry added 21,000 net new jobs in June. On a year-over-year basis, employment in the industry has expanded by 224,000 jobs, representing an increase of 3.1%. Nonresidential construction employment gained 14,900 net jobs in June and is up 146,700 jobs during the last 12 months.

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Green Building Materials That Are Changing the Way We Build

Construction Input Prices Rebound in July, Says ABC

How Public Policy Is Influencing the Multifamily Market

The Fundamentals of the Construction Industry Are Strong, but Lingering Workforce Concerns Need Industry-Wide Action

2019 Mid-Year Economic Outlook

How Construction Companies Can Prepare for a Potential Economic Downturn

Almost 60% of the U.S. Construction Project Pipeline Value Is Concentrated in 10 Major States, Says GlobalData

Construction Job Growth Steady in June, Says ABC

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