Economy

No End in Sight for Current Economic Expansion

A couple years are left in this economic expansion, and there’s no reason it has to die. The main indicator to watch is whether the Fed raises interest rates too aggressively.

Updating Construction Convention Centers for the Digital Era

by Julian Anderson | Oct 5, 2018
Business Development | Commercial | Economy | Markets

Trade shows in the construction sector are experiencing growth. Intelligently planned and executed, investments in convention centers will yield great financial returns as well as a returning customer.

A State by State Look at the Construction Labor Shortage

A recent study explored the severity of the construction labor shortage across the states, and traced it back to the loss of young construction workers during the housing bust.

ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Hits a New High in Second Quarter of 2018

by ABC | Oct 2, 2018
Business | Business Development | Economy

ABC reports its Construction Backlog Indicator expanded to a record 9.9 months during the second quarter of 2018. Backlog is up 12.2 percent from the first quarter and 14 percent compared to the same time last year.

Don’t Put Construction Industry Growth in Jeopardy This November

by Peter Comstock | Sep 27, 2018
Economy | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health

During the past two years, the United States has seen real economic growth within the construction industry—tied, at least in part, to regulatory policies that have helped businesses grow and create jobs for hardworking Americans.

Top Challenges Driving Low Optimism Among Construction CEOs

by David Harper | Sep 27, 2018
Business | Business Development | Economy | Finance

Five in seven construction CEOs expect to increase revenue in the year ahead, but they also have underlying concerns about sustained growth.

Construction Composite Materials Market Forecast to Exceed $65 Billion

by Joanna Masterson | Sep 10, 2018
Business | Economy | Manufacturing | Markets

The global construction composites market is forecast to exceed $65 billion by 2025 due to massive government investments to improve public infrastructure around the world, according to a new research report from Global Market Insights, Inc.

The Impact of Dynamic Tolling and Congestion Pricing on Construction

by Wes Guckert | Aug 31, 2018
Economy | Infrastructure | Markets

Several states are considering or implementing various types of tolling, including congestion pricing, to pay for the nation’s backlog of massive transportation and infrastructure needs.

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No End in Sight for Current Economic Expansion

Updating Construction Convention Centers for the Digital Era

A State by State Look at the Construction Labor Shortage

ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Hits a New High in Second Quarter of 2018

Don’t Put Construction Industry Growth in Jeopardy This November

Top Challenges Driving Low Optimism Among Construction CEOs

Construction Composite Materials Market Forecast to Exceed $65 Billion

The Impact of Dynamic Tolling and Congestion Pricing on Construction

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