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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.

Construction Input Prices Down 0.9% in September

by ABC | Oct 18, 2024
Business | Economy | Finance

Large decrease in oil prices contributes to decrease in overall input prices for September.

How a Consultant Can Help Transform Your Construction Company Into an Industry Leader

by Chad Prinkey | Oct 16, 2024
Business | Business Development | Culture | Human Resources | Leadership | Organization Culture | Workforce

When you're too close to a project, it's hard to see the bigger picture. A construction consultant can help dial in your company's image.
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