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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Slips in October, Contractor Confidence Remains Elevated

by ABC | Nov 15, 2024
Business | Economy

Backlog is down in October, but don't be fooled—this dip is consistent with October 2023, and contractors remain confident.

Your Multimillion-Dollar Exit: The Entrepreneur’s Business Success(ion) Planner

by Construction Executive | Nov 11, 2024
Book Club | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Nuts + Bolts

Your Multimillion-Dollar Exit: The Entrepreneur’s Business Success(ion) Planner By Wayne M. Zell

Peer to Peer: Comparing Construction Company Metrics

by Michael McLin | Nov 6, 2024
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Productivity

“If your friends did that, would you do it too?” Well-meaning parents have repeated this trouble-stopping phrase for decades. But when it comes to evaluating your construction business’ success, measuring against your peers might not be such a bad idea after all.

September Construction Job Openings, Distorted by Storms, Decrease by 40,000

by ABC | Oct 31, 2024
Business | Business Risk | Economy | Risk | Risk Management | Workforce

There is more than meets the eye, especially when it comes to construction job openings for September.

The Four Paradigms of Construction Scheduling

by René Morkos | Oct 30, 2024
Business | Productivity

Scheduling accuracy is arguably the most critical contributor to a construction project's success; a great schedule can make a project, while a poor one can break it.

Construction Futures: October 2024 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | Oct 25, 2024
Business | Construction Futures | Economy

Upticks abound for the construction industry in October. This month's growth in industry employment and decline in materials prices boosts backlog confidence.

Key Legal Issues to Consider Before and After Natural Disasters

by Patrick Kelly | Oct 22, 2024
Business | Business Risk | Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Regulations | Risk | Risk Management

From force-majeure provisions to price-gouging considerations, make sure your legal strategy prepares your construction company to weather any storm.

Construction Backlog Indicator Rebounds in September, Contractor Confidence Improves

by ABC | Oct 19, 2024
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence

Confidence is key, and ABC's positive Construction Backlog Indicator trend is boosting confidence among its contractors.
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