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‘It’s Going to Become More Competitive’: Anirban Basu on Construction Project Market in Q4

by Construction Executive | Oct 8, 2026
Top Story | Accounting | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Economy | Finance | Productivity | Project Delivery | Taxes

Although the Fed just raised interest for the first time since July 2023, Basu is confident the American economy is only getting stronger.
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The Cost Squeeze: How Small Businesses in the Construction Sector Are Navigating Economic Challenges and Growth in 2026

by Ben Johnston | Sep 18, 2026
Cover Story | Business | Business Risk | Department | Economy | Features | Finance | Top Story | Topic

Months—and in some cases years—on, construction is still monitoring tensions in the eastern hemisphere to gauge business impact.
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Why Revenue Recognition Discipline Drives Cash Flow, Credibility and Growth in Construction

by Michael Ceschini | Sep 9, 2026
Finance | Accounting | Business | Business Risk | Project Delivery | Risk Management | Surety Bonding | Top Story | Topic

In construction, revenue recognition is more than an accounting requirement. It shapes how leadership evaluates job performance, manages cash flow and makes strategic decisions about growth.

Smarter Asset Management in Construction Is the Antidote to Lingering Tariff Pressures

by Syed Ali | Sep 7, 2026
Top Story | Accounting | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Economy | Finance | Law | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Policy | Productivity | Project Delivery | Regulations | Taxes

Tariffs aren't what they once were, but they are still impacting construction's daily operations.
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Cautious Optimism, Persistent Challenges: AEC Firms Feeling Positive Despite Challenges

by Construction Executive | Sep 3, 2026
Research | Artificial Intelligence | Business | Economy | Finance | Nuts + Bolts | Technology | Top Story

AEC firms cautiously optimistic in 2026, according to Grassi.

July Nonresidential Construction Spending Growth Entirely Due to Data Centers

by ABC | Sep 1, 2026
Top Story | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Economy | Finance | Productivity | Project Delivery

Spending was down on a monthly basis in 8 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories.

The 5% Problem: What Separates Winning Bidders From Everyone Else

by J.B. Peters | Aug 27, 2026
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Finance | Productivity | Project Delivery | Top Story

Missed it by that much: Losing a bid by a narrow margin doesn't always point to budget problems.

The ROI of Estimating Accuracy in Preconstruction

by Aaron Kivett | Aug 21, 2026
Top Story | Accounting | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Finance | Productivity | Project Delivery

Consistently estimating accurately builds confidence, speeds up bidding and positions your company to win more profitable projects.
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