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Construction Input Prices Rose Again in September

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

Overall, construction materials prices rose 0.8% over the previous month and 4.5% on a year-over-year basis

Construction materials prices rose 0.8% over the previous month and 4.5% on a year-over-year basis.

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Skilled Wage Growth in US Less Robust Than Predicted

Reconstruction efforts following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma will help boost wages in the Gulf Coast and Southeast over the next three years

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[VIDEO] Nashville Airport Accelerates and Expands Development Master Plan

New BNA Vision plan includes $1 billion worth of parking, concourses, new gates, International Arrivals Building, more security screening lanes, potential for an on-site hotel

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[WEBINAR] Creating a Marketing Plan that Drives Results

This AGC webinar (Oct. 18) will walk construction contractors through the marketing planning process and discuss the approaches that yield the best results

Know the Difference Between "Shall" and "May" in Construction Contracts in Case of Arbitration

Parties to a construction contract must be careful in understanding both the plain, ordinary meaning and the legal meaning of the particular words used

When construction contracts use the word “shall” it is generally understood that the obligation specified is mandatory. When the word “may” is used, performance is permissive or optional given the plain meaning of the word.

Basics of AIA Billing for Construction Contractors

Being able to follow AIA billing standards opens opportunities to work on larger projects and bid on government-funded projects

While AIA billing has a bad rap for being confusing, cumbersome and time consuming, it is a manageable process with a lot of benefits.

Plan for Hurricane-related Cost Increases

Rebuilding efforts following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma may compound rising material costs and worsen the skilled labor shortage

Four Points to Ponder Before Rushing Into Hurricane Rebuilding

GB Financial Services, LLC

Ask these four questions before you commit to rebuilding efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

[APP] Manager Quality, Safety, Logistics and Maintenance with Novade

Novade provides apps used to streamline site processes, facilitate collaboration and improve productivity

The Novade mobile app includes the ability to manage inspections, checklists, safety procedures, asset management, and handover.

Construction News

New Study Warns of Changing Climate's Impact on Midwest Infrastructure

Study indicates roads, bridges, railways and energy systems face potentially costly consequences

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Milwaukee Bucks Retrain Jobless Workers to Build New Arena

Nontraditional work crews gain valuable on-the-job experience thanks to a partnership between the Bucks and the city of Milwaukee

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Constructioneering Academy to Teach Integrated Engineering and Construction Best Practices

Topcon Positioning Systems

Bentley Systems and Topcon joined to instruct construction professionals in the process of managing and integrating survey, engineering and construction data

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