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A weak go/no-go process costs construction firms far more than wasted proposal hours.

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Spending was up on a monthly basis in 11 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories.

Powering Profitability With Connected Construction Workflows

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Getting the Best Rate Is Costing Contractors Money

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Construction Futures: June 2026 Economic Roundup

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Hiring Holds Steady: Construction Workforce Weathers Economic Turbulence

Construction unemployment remained relatively low across most of the country in March despite mounting economic pressures.

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How Contractors Are Shifting Headcount Budgets to Agent Budgets

‘People Love Texas’: Anirban Basu Shares New Data in 2026 Mid-Year Economic Forecast

Construction Companies Can’t Chase Every Proposal With a Weak RFP Approval Process

Private Nonresidential Construction Spending Slides Again in May

Powering Profitability With Connected Construction Workflows

Getting the Best Rate Is Costing Contractors Money

Construction Futures: June 2026 Economic Roundup

Hiring Holds Steady: Construction Workforce Weathers Economic Turbulence

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