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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.

Construction Industry Outlook: Building a Better Tomorrow

As the construction industry quickly innovated to find new ways of weathering COVID-19 restrictions, some temporary solutions spawned positive trends that are here to stay.

How Contractors Can Make the Most of the American Jobs Plan

by Construction Executive | Jul 6, 2021
Infrastructure | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

With the American Jobs Plan on the horizon, contractors should begin thinking about doing business with public sector agencies (small and large) that will gain enormous spending power.

Good News on Prices for Some Construction Materials

by ABC | Jun 24, 2021
Business | Economy | Manufacturing | Markets

The elevated price of softwood lumber, a major talking point during much of the pandemic, has fallen below $900 per board feet as pf June 23.

Can Congress Finally Agree on a Bipartisan Infrastructure Package?

by Peter Comstock | Jun 24, 2021
Infrastructure | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

On June 24, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators and the White House reached an agreement on a framework for an infrastructure package that would provide approximately $1 trillion to address the needs of the nation’s most critical infrastructure.

Multi-Generational Living Is Not Only Common—It Is Increasingly Popular

by Construction Executive | Jun 22, 2021
Economy | Markets | Multifamily

By the end of 2020, one in three 18- to 34-year-olds were living with their parents, illustrating the statistical rise in multi-generational living over the past half-century.

All Signs Point to a Bright Future for Modular Construction

by Nancy Novak | Jun 22, 2021
Manufacturing | Markets

Despite so many aspects of the economy and our daily lives stalling during the pandemic, modular construction took off. The need to rapidly add or adjust space paved the way for modular solutions.

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

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

Construction Industry Outlook: Building a Better Tomorrow

How Contractors Can Make the Most of the American Jobs Plan

Good News on Prices for Some Construction Materials

Can Congress Finally Agree on a Bipartisan Infrastructure Package?

Multi-Generational Living Is Not Only Common—It Is Increasingly Popular

All Signs Point to a Bright Future for Modular Construction

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