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Construction Materials Prices Tame in April Despite Rising Iron and Steel Costs

by ABC | May 19, 2025
Business | Commercial | Economy | Finance | Manufacturing | Markets | Public

While overall construction input prices are slightly higher year over year, they inched down 0.1% in April compared to March.

A Contractor’s Checklist for Managing Megaprojects

by Dan Furrow | May 8, 2025
Commercial | Industrial | Infrastructure | Manufacturing | Markets | Public

As megaprojects expand and evolve across the United States, make sure your construction firm is prepared for the complexity of each of their stages.

Nonresidential Construction Added Jobs in April Despite Headwinds

by ABC | May 7, 2025
Business | Commercial | Economy | Markets | Public | Recruitment | Workforce

Despite a slow in nonresidential construction spending, the sector added jobs in April.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Plunges in March

by ABC | May 6, 2025
Business | Commercial | Economy | Markets | Public

Nonresidential construction spending fell across virtually all subsectors in March, except for data-center projects.

The Post-Pandemic Transformation of the Office Market and Its Impact on Construction Real Estate Development

by Ned Nicholson, Tim Zwerner | May 1, 2025
Commercial | Markets | Residential

The pandemic changed the landscape of commercial real estate. See why so many residents, office workers and retailers are moving across the country.

Architect Q&A on 2025 Visual Trends in Commercial Architecture

by Tudor Vasiliu | Apr 11, 2025
Commercial | Markets

What is driving the future of virtual showing and design presentations for the AEC industry?

Construction Materials Prices Increase 0.6%, Steel Surges Nearly 4% in February

by ABC | Mar 17, 2025
Business | Commercial | Economy | Equipment | Industrial | Manufacturing | Markets | Tools

Steel is a standout amongst surging construction materials prices, a rate that seems to be increasing exponentially.

Closeout: Mile-High Milestone

by Construction Executive | Dec 4, 2024
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