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Home » Topic » Business

Construction Futures: August 2024 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | Sep 3, 2024
Business | Construction Futures | Economy

Construction Futures is ABC's monthly economic roundup for contractors—now published by Construction Executive.

Contractor Confidence Tumbles in July, Construction Backlog Unchanged

by ABC | Aug 21, 2024
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Productivity | Project Delivery

Volatility in the industry—from job openings to materials prices—is not boding well for ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index.

The Alarming Cost of Labor Productivity Losses in Construction

by Sarah Buchner | Aug 15, 2024
Business | Productivity

More hands on deck means increased productivity, so how can contractors cope when the construction industry is experiencing a massive labor shortage?

Managing Field Expenses on Your Construction Company Credit Card

by Daniel Simon | Aug 8, 2024
Accounting | Business | Business Risk | Finance

To avoid wasteful spending and credit-card abuse on field-service purchases, your construction company needs a robust expense management approach.

Executive Insights 2024: Leaders in Construction Accounting

by Construction Executive | Aug 1, 2024
Accounting | Business

Looking for a new accounting firm for your construction company? These experts have tips to consider and more to narrow your choices.

Inflation Flashback: How 2023 Inflation Numbers Are Affecting the Industry in 2024

by Craig Tappel | Jul 31, 2024
Business | Economy

Inflation numbers are statistically cooling this year, but people aren't feeling much relief—and it may be due to last year's lagging effects.

Leaving a Legacy

by Construction Executive | Jul 25, 2024
ABCs | Award Winners | Business | Business Development | CEO Insights | Culture | People | Workforce

ABC presented its new Legacy Medallion for Advocacy to a true friend of the merit shop: Cajun Industries’ Lane Grigsby.

Spanning the Gilded Age

by Construction Executive | Jul 17, 2024
Book Club | Business | Business Development | Infrastructure | Markets | Nuts + Bolts

Spanning the Gilded Age: James Eads and the Great Steel Bridge By John K. Brown
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