Nonresidential Construction Spending Falls Sharply in July
Private nonresidential construction spending declined in July, but the public nonresidential sector saw improvements.
Building Supply Distributors: Taking Control of Jobsite Delivery in Uncertain Times
The cost of materials is up. Along with that increase comes increased complications with delivering those materials to the jobsite.
Construction Materials Prices Jump 0.4% in July
Materials prices are up in nearly all categories except natural gas, which decreased 2.1% in July.
Building an Entrepreneur: How a Construction Company Owner Founded a Franchise Business
This is how Brian Robinson went from the Great Recession to owning his own construction company and building three great franchise locations.
Rising Debate: Proprietary Versus Non-Proprietary Elevator Equipment
Independent elevator companies are leveraging owner options, lower long-term costs, and supplier and equipment choice to compete against major proprietary brands. Who will come out on top?
Well-Insulated: Predict the Unpredictable Construction Costs
Contractors may need to revisit some of the processes in their accounting and financial operations. Here are six strategies for construction companies to insulate against cost increases and mitigate financial risks.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Contracts in Six of Past Seven Months
Construction job growth and spending are both down in recent weeks, signaling potentially persistent weakness in the economy for the near future.
How Contractors Can Navigate Growth Amid Higher Costs and a Tight Labor Market
The cost of borrowing money is more expensive. What does that mean for hiring labor and executing on projects?
