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ABC’s Contractor Confidence Rebounds; Construction Backlog Indicator Flat in August

by ABC | Sep 20, 2022
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8.7 months in August.

Subcontractor Strength Will Drive Industry’s Ability to Meet Demand, Overcome Challenges

by Anwar Ghauche | Sep 13, 2022
Business | Business Development | Economy | Project Delivery

Subcontractors are a bellwether of industry success—it’s time to take better care of these partners.

How Equipment Finance Can Ease the Financial Burden in the Construction Industry

by Scott Dienes | Sep 13, 2022
Business | Equipment | Finance

Equipment financing helps companies obtain equipment while allowing them to invest in their own growth.

Tech to Win the Bid

by Wayne Nunziata | Sep 13, 2022
Business Development | Finance | Technology

Digital tools provide an accurate view of financial statements, credit scores, bid history and open bond liability.

Keep Construction Workers Motivated and Engaged for Business Success

by Martin C. McCarthy | Sep 13, 2022
Business Development | Careers | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Employee happiness inspires extra commitment to the company and a genuine interest in its success.

Select the Best Contract Model to Mitigate Risk and Achieve Energy Project Success

by Gregory S. Seador | Sep 7, 2022
Business | Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Project Delivery | Project Management | Risk | Risk Management

Power and energy projects are inherently complex, requiring proper allocation of risk among participants.

Relieve Mounting Pressures by Modernizing the Back Office

by Jim Campbell | Sep 6, 2022
Business Development | Careers | Economy | Training | Workforce

As labor rates climb, updating the back office creates efficiencies to do more work in less time.

What a Recession Would Look Like for Construction Contractors

by ABC | Sep 5, 2022
Economy | Markets

ABC economist Anirban Basu provides insights into a potential recession.
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