The Bottom Line With Anirban Basu—July 14, 2020
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.1 months in June.
New Report Reveals Heavy Civil Construction Less Impacted by COVID-19 Than Commercial Construction
Data shows a relatively optimistic two-year outlook among heavy civil contractors, explores their use of technology and safety practices to improve jobsites.
Comparing the Cost of a Gut Renovation Versus New Construction
The costs of a gut renovation and new construction must be taken into consideration before planning begins. It is important to know which factors affect the cost and to weigh the benefits of each option.
Use Prefabrication to Return to Work and Profitability After COVID-19
In a post-pandemic world, prefabrication can help jump-start projects that have been paused due to the pandemic, increase jobsite organization and help achieve profitability.
Help Protect North American Wildlife With Bird-Friendly Construction Design
Up to one billion birds die every year in North America when they hit glass walls and windows. Yet preventing such losses is relatively easy and doesn’t add to building costs if bird-friendly building design is considered from the outset.
Three Ways Aerial Imaging Benefits Construction Amid COVID-19
Given the increased need for social distancing and remote capacity during the pandemic, aerial imaging brings these three significant benefits to construction contractors.
ABC’s Chief Economist Delivers Mid-Year Forecast in CE Webinar
In a highly attended Construction Executive webinar on June 10, ABC's Chief Economist Anirban Basu discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic has rocked a nearly invincible economy.
New Moisture Meters Speed Construction and Increase Project Quality
Instant handheld analyzers that can be operated by virtually any construction worker in the field deliver lab-quality moisture readings.
