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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator and Contractor Confidence Index Rise in June

by ABC | Jul 19, 2021
Economy | Markets

Associated Builders and Contractors has reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.5 months in June, according to an ABC member survey conducted June 20-July 6.

Tips for Planning Construction Projects Around Severe Weather

by Courtland Keith | Jul 14, 2021
Markets | Project Delivery | Project Management | Risk Management

Maintaining a project’s schedule and safety of operations are some of the main concerns for contractors. Here are some tips and best practices from leaders in the industry for maintaining safe, timely operations regardless of the weather.

Five Tips for Window Maintenance and Upkeep in Commercial Buildings

by Michael Mastroberti | Jul 14, 2021
Commercial | Markets

With the changing seasons, windows can be a crucial piece to a building in regard to saving energy and providing security and safety. Here’s what to know about replacing windows in commercial and industrial facilities.

Construction Input Prices Rise 2.8% in June, Says ABC

by ABC | Jul 14, 2021
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

Construction input prices increased 2.8% in June compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of Producer Price Index data.

Post-COVID-19 Trends for Office Real Estate: A Property Management Perspective

by Connie O’Murray | Jul 13, 2021
Economy | Markets

Engaging a collaborative team of architects, engineers, sustainability, experts and property managers early in the design and construction process can prove invaluable to creating safe, healthy and dynamic office buildings of the future.

Michigan’s Water Infrastructure Acquires Much-Needed Funding

by Construction Executive | Jul 12, 2021
Infrastructure | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Markets

Known as the MI Clean Water plan, this new initiative will also provide 7,500 jobs and, eventually, clean drinking water to underserved communities in Michigan.

Commercial Construction Contractors Upbeat on Outlook Despite Worsening Material Shortages, Worker Shortages

by U.S. Chamber of Commerce | Jul 7, 2021
Business Development | Economy | Markets | Training

Report finds 88% of contractors indicate difficulty in finding skilled workers; of those, 35% report turning down work because of it. Live

The Time Factor With Cold-Applied Versus Hot-Applied Liquid Waterproofing

by Greg Austin | Jul 7, 2021
Commercial | Markets

The total amount of time needed to complete the waterproofing system installation should be considered when exploring the various product options. Each waterproofing system option is different, especially when comparing cold-applied versus hot-applied waterproofing systems.
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