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Monthly Construction Input Prices Rise 1.3% in April

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

Construction input prices increased 1.3% in April compared to the previous month, according to a recently released ABC analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data.

United for Infrastructure Week Aims to #LeadWithInfrastructure

by Construction Executive | May 13, 2021
Infrastructure | Markets | Total Human Health

May 10-14 is United for Infrastructure Week, which convenes American businesses, workers, elected leaders and everyday citizens around one message: Let’s #LeadWithInfrastructure.

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

by Greg Austin | May 13, 2021
Commercial | Industrial | Infrastructure | Markets

After looking at the durability factors in waterproofing, here are the differences between cold- and hot-applied waterproofing, concluding which liquid waterproofing type is recommended based on those all-important durability factors.

U.S. Materials Prices at All-Time High, Contractors in the Lurch

by Construction Executive | May 11, 2021
Economy | Markets

Due to the rising costs of oil, high demand from commercial and residential builders, tariffs and delays from COVID-19, prices for steel, lumber, sealants and geotextiles have hit record highs.

New Windows Assist Energy Performance

by Construction Executive | May 11, 2021
Commercial | Markets

The Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC) has certified six new secondary window systems for commercial use.

ABC’s Construction Backlog Inches Up in April; Contractor Optimism Slips

by ABC | May 11, 2021
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 7.9 months in April, according to an ABC member survey conducted April 20-May 5, 0.1 months higher than in March 2021 and April 2020.

Legislation to Reform NEPA Introduced

by Construction Executive | May 11, 2021
Infrastructure | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Associated Builders and Contractors has released a statement regarding the UNSHACKLE Act.

Disruption Within Construction: Is Infrastructure the New Frontier for Innovation?

by George White | May 10, 2021
Infrastructure | Technology

Modular architecture, standalone solutions that integrate with other software, increase the quantity and speed at which data is transferred and analyzed and constantly evolves to meet new challenges.
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