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Recession Has Already Begun in America: Anirban Basu on State of U.S. Construction Economy After ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs

by Construction Executive | Apr 4, 2025
Business | Economy

The U.S. economy may have already begun receding even before the recent global tariffs and now 90-day pause.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Rises to Highest Level on Record in February

by ABC | Apr 3, 2025
Business | Business Development

Both public and private nonresidential construction spending showed an uptick in February.

How Construction Businesses Can Navigate Labor Shortage and Social Inflation Challenges

by Sy Nilakout | Apr 3, 2025
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Legal and Regulatory | Recruitment | Retention | Risk | Risk Management | Workforce

Recently, workforce challenges have been the headline for another major industry—the U.S. government—but that doesn't mean the labor shortage isn't still affecting construction.

Construction Job Openings Still Subdued in February

by ABC | Apr 2, 2025
Business | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Construction industry job hiring is moving the fastest it has in nearly a year.

What’s the Buzz: DEWALT’s 2025 Power Pulse Survey

by Construction Executive | Mar 31, 2025
Business | Nuts + Bolts | Productivity | Research | Technology

How is the electrification of your fleet coming? By DEWALT's estimate, it should be pretty good.

Construction Futures: March 2025 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | Mar 31, 2025
Business | Construction Futures | Economy

Momentum waivered, backlogged slowed and input costs increased, yet spending inched higher, jobs were added and contractor confidence grew.

Well Built: How the Top 2% of Construction Contractors Create Superior Value, Profits, and Excellence

by Chad Prinkey | Mar 25, 2025
Book Club | Business | Business Development | Nuts + Bolts

Well Built, How the Top 2% of Construction Contractors Create Superior Value, Profits, and Excellence By Chad Prinkey

Combating Construction Carbon: How Heavy Machinery Can Further Sustainability

by Leif Bruhn | Mar 21, 2025
Business | Business Development | Equipment | Fleet Management | Fuel Tracking | Heavy Equipment | Productivity | Technology | Vehicles

Contractors must act now to build the new cities of tomorrow without relying on the building practices of yesterday. Decarbonizing off-highway machines such as excavators will play a critical role.
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