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Home » Topic » Business » Economy

Multifamily Trends to Watch in 2019

by Robert Gross | Jan 21, 2019
Economy | Markets | Multifamily

Emerging multifamily trends will not only impact the type of buildings being built, but also the people who occupy and service them, as well as the amenities and technology they include.

Surety Outlook 2019: The Peak of the Cycle

by James P. Schabarum II, Jase Hamilton | Jan 18, 2019
Economy | Risk Management | Safety | Surety Bonding

The construction industry's upswing won’t last forever, so wise contractors will maintain a highly skilled workforce while driving continuous improvement of operating, accounting and cash management standards.

Construction Employment Rises to Close Out 2018, Says ABC

by ABC | Jan 16, 2019
Careers | Economy | Markets | Recruitment | Retention

Construction employment expanded by 38,000 net new jobs in December. Across the industry, employment is up by 280,000 year-over-year, an increase of 4 percent.

How the Government Shutdown Affects Small Construction Contractors

by Vic Lance | Jan 13, 2019
Economy | Markets

One of the immediate effects of the shutdown is that construction companies working for government bodies may have to pause projects and wait for due payments until the deadlock passes.

Construct Contracts to Ease Increasing Prices and Tariff Risks

by Robert Ruesch | Jan 7, 2019
Business | Business Development | Economy

The projected increase in U.S. construction activity is being pinned against the risks of tariffs, increased building costs and disruptions in the supply chain—resulting in increased prices for key construction materials. Amid the uncertainty, contractors should evaluate contract solutions.

North American Rental Revenue Forecast to Surpass $71 Billion in 2022

by American Rental Association | Dec 19, 2018
Business | Economy | Equipment

Equipment and event rental revenues in North America are expected to exceed $71.7 billion in 2022, including $65.4 billion in the United States and $6.3 billion in Canada, according to a recent report by the ARA.

Construction Machinery Investment Growth Should Hold Steady in 2019

by Joanna Masterson | Dec 12, 2018
Business | Economy | Equipment | Heavy Equipment

Investment in equipment and software is projected to expand 4.1 percent in 2019, according to the 2019 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation.

2019 Construction Economic Forecast: Momentum Will Persist For Several More Quarters

by Anirban Basu | Dec 4, 2018
Business | Economy

The average contractor is likely to be quite busy in 2019, but beyond that the economic outlook is decidedly murky.
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