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Home » Topic » Business » Economy

How Contractors Can Thrive Despite Tariffs and Labor Shortages

by John Robbins | May 23, 2019
Business | Business Development | Economy | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Taxes

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

by American Rental Association | May 20, 2019
Business | Business Development | Economy | Equipment | Heavy Equipment | Vehicles

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

by Scott Hazy | May 19, 2019
Careers | Economy | Markets | Recruitment | Retention

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

by Tyler Pare, Ryan Howsam | May 8, 2019
Business | Business Development | Economy | Productivity | Project Management

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.

Equipment Rental Revenue Growth Continues to Outpace Economy

by American Rental Association | Apr 21, 2019
Business | Economy | Equipment | Heavy Equipment | Tools | Vehicles

The latest five-year forecast from the ARA calls for equipment and event rental revenues in North America to surpass $61.5 billion in 2019, including $55.8 billion in the United States and $5.7 billion in Canada, up 5.3% compared to 2018.
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