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
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
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
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.











