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ABC Construction Backlog Indicator Unchanged in February; Contractors Remain Confident

by ABC | Mar 29, 2022
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8.0 months in February.

What Contractors Should Look for When Hiring Low-Voltage Electricians

by George Green | Mar 22, 2022
Industrial | Markets

Contractors should seek low-voltage electricians that are reputable, dependable and experienced.

Resolve Rising Post-Pandemic Traffic Noise to Boost Project Value

by Randall R. Brown | Mar 22, 2022
Commercial | Markets | Residential

Selectively soundproofing the most problematic windows and sliding glass doors can improve external noise issues.

Top Residence Hall Design Components for Gen Z Students

by Paul Wuennenberg | Mar 7, 2022
Institutional | Markets

Student housing design should embody the community and culture of the university—and last beyond Gen Z.

Solar Jobs, Coming in Hot

by Construction Executive | Mar 4, 2022
Careers | Markets

Between October and November of 2021, 303,000 solar-related jobs were posted.

U.S. Economy Grows in Q4, but Investment in Structures Declines

by Construction Executive | Mar 4, 2022
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

The U.S. economy grew at a 6.9% annualized rate in the fourth quarter of 2021.

It’s Official: Infrastructure Bill and Czar

by Construction Executive | Mar 4, 2022
Infrastructure | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

President Biden has signed the infrastructure bill and named a czar to supervise it.

The $1.2-Trillion Question

by Christopher Durso | Mar 1, 2022
Economy | Features | Infrastructure | Markets

How can construction companies prepare for increased infrastructure spending? In a roundtable conversation, leading industry executives discuss sourcing government business, complying with multilayered regulations, dealing with the workforce shortage and more.
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