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Construction Input Prices Continue to Rise, Says ABC

by ABC | May 27, 2019
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

Construction input prices increased 0.9% in April on a monthly basis and 2.4% compared to the same time last year, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

How Contractors Can Thrive Despite Tariffs and Labor Shortages

How can contractors weather this perfect storm of escalating costs and a shortage of workers? Here are a few tips.

ARA Forecast Continues to Project Steady Equipment Rental Growth

Equipment rental industry revenue to surpass $60 billion in North America this year.

Survey Finds Tough Labor Market Top-of-Mind for Busy Georgia Contractors

The overall health of the construction industry in Georgia appears to be strong. Record levels of backlog will help see the strong performance carry on through 2019.

Four Performance Areas to Improve to Survive the Next Economic Downturn

Here are four key areas that should be at the forefront of every engineering and construction leader’s agenda, especially when times are good.

Rebuilding America and the Resurgence of U.S. Manufacturing

by Greg Hirsch | May 5, 2019
Economy | Infrastructure | Manufacturing | Markets

Although recent numbers seem to project a slowing of the economy, manufacturers are optimistic about the coming months due to recently enacted policies that have helped keep the costs of companies doing business—and the prices of consumer goods—low.

Tech Innovations Offset Soaring Construction Costs

by Stan Singh | May 4, 2019
Economy | Markets

As technology transforms the construction process, designers, architects and builders will deliver better buildings at a quicker rate, for better profit.

Construction M&A Activity to Remain Strong Following Record 2018

by Joanna Masterson | Apr 30, 2019
Business | Economy

In 2018, 534 mergers and acquisitions were announced in the engineering and construction industry, a 26.5% increase over 2017, and by far the highest level of activity recorded by FMI.

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Construction Input Prices Continue to Rise, Says ABC

How Contractors Can Thrive Despite Tariffs and Labor Shortages

ARA Forecast Continues to Project Steady Equipment Rental Growth

Survey Finds Tough Labor Market Top-of-Mind for Busy Georgia Contractors

Four Performance Areas to Improve to Survive the Next Economic Downturn

Rebuilding America and the Resurgence of U.S. Manufacturing

Tech Innovations Offset Soaring Construction Costs

Construction M&A Activity to Remain Strong Following Record 2018

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