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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Rose Sharply in February; Contractor Optimism Builds

by ABC | Mar 9, 2021
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

Associated Builders and Contractors reported recently that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.2 months in February, according to an ABC member survey conducted from Feb. 22 to March 3.

COVID-19 Results in Big Changes to the Rental Market

by Irina Lupa | Mar 8, 2021
Economy | Markets | Multifamily

In 2020, apartment activity dropped, rents stagnated and Gen Z became the second-largest renter generation, according to a recent report.

Smart Retrofitting: The Key to Decarbonizing the Built Environment

by Nathan Doughty | Mar 6, 2021
Markets | Project Delivery

A global strategy based on extensive data analytics must be enacted to support global energy transformation and drive the decarbonization of the built environment.

Seven Trends That Impact Commercial Construction Litigation in 2021

Trends affecting construction litigation include safety measure, disputes and bankruptcy, court backlogs, air handling structure design, prefab or modular techniques, BIM and green building.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Stabilizes in January 2021, Down 5% Since January 2020, Says ABC

by ABC | Mar 3, 2021
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.9% on a monthly basis in January 2021 but is down 5% since January 2020, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Go Green, Save Green: Permanently Extended Tax Deduction Creates Business Opportunity

by David Gair, Joe Virene | Mar 2, 2021
Accounting | Markets | Taxes

One of the provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 made the energy-efficient commercial building tax deduction permanent. Used carefully, the deduction can allow economic incentives to work for businesses and governments with very tight budgets.

Take an Integrated Approach for Better Results in Post-COVID-19 Senior Living Communities

by Matt Sayre, Chris Teigen | Mar 1, 2021
Markets | Multifamily

Taking an integrated approach to the design, construction and ownership of senior living communities will result in safer spaces and peace of mind for everyone who plays a role in bringing senior living communities to life.

Easy Ways to Improve Lighting in Commercial Buildings

by Chris Jackson | Feb 23, 2021
Commercial | Markets

Building owners need to ensure that the lighting inside their building is adequate. Buildings can prevent inefficient lighting by following a few tips.

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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Rose Sharply in February; Contractor Optimism Builds

COVID-19 Results in Big Changes to the Rental Market

Smart Retrofitting: The Key to Decarbonizing the Built Environment

Seven Trends That Impact Commercial Construction Litigation in 2021

Nonresidential Construction Spending Stabilizes in January 2021, Down 5% Since January 2020, Says ABC

Go Green, Save Green: Permanently Extended Tax Deduction Creates Business Opportunity

Take an Integrated Approach for Better Results in Post-COVID-19 Senior Living Communities

Easy Ways to Improve Lighting in Commercial Buildings

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