Energy Prices Drive Construction Materials Costs 0.3% Higher in October
High energy prices are driving a slight surge in construction materials prices, but overall numbers remain lower than they were this time last year.
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Slips in October, Contractor Confidence Remains Elevated
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
Your Multimillion-Dollar Exit:
The Entrepreneur’s Business Success(ion) Planner
By Wayne M. Zell
Peer to Peer: Comparing Construction Company Metrics
“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
There is more than meets the eye, especially when it comes to construction job openings for September.
The Four Paradigms of Construction Scheduling
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
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
From force-majeure provisions to price-gouging considerations, make sure your legal strategy prepares your construction company to weather any storm.
