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U.S. Economy Expands in Second Quarter, Investment in Structures Contracts

by ABC | Aug 18, 2021
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

The U.S. economy expanded at a 6.5% annualized rate in the second quarter of 2021, pushing overall gross domestic product above pre-pandemic levels.

Prepare for Unexpected Supply-Chain Disruptions

by Dan Boaz | Aug 18, 2021
Business | Economy | Project Delivery | Project Management

Suggestions for construction businesses to plan for supply chain shortages.

Navigating the Leadership Wake

by Pamela A. Scott | Aug 18, 2021
Business | Business Development | Leadership | Workforce

Every leader leaves a wake. Good leaders manage, shape and help their teams to navigate it.

2021 Executive Insights: Leaders in Construction Accounting

by Construction Executive | Aug 16, 2021
Accounting | Business | Executive Profiles | Finance

What is the importance of establishing and using cost codes in accounting software? Bill Gustaw Team Leader, Solutions Group CMiC The Importance of Applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Demonstrating Auditability and Incorporating Security Measures in [...]

The Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms™

by Construction Executive | Aug 16, 2021
Accounting | Business | Finance | Taxes

For this 2021 ranking of The Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms™, <i>Construction Executive</i> reached out to U.S. accounting firms to learn how they are guiding clients amid ongoing economic uncertainty.

Construction Input Prices Up 23.1% Year-Over-Year in July

by ABC | Aug 16, 2021
Business | Economy

Construction input prices rose 0.6% in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.8% for the [...]

ABC Greater Tennessee Requests Academy Funding

by Construction Executive | Aug 12, 2021
Business | Finance | Training | Workforce

The ABC Greater Tennessee Chapter has requested $1 million to fund a new trade skills academy.

Construction Execs’ Succession Plans Uncertain Due to Market Conditions

by Brian Bohman, Paul Lally | Aug 12, 2021
Business | Leadership

Five pieces of advice for construction executives based on a survey conducted by Wipfli LLP.
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