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Financing, Insurance & Leasing
Nonresidential Construction Spending Starts 2019 On the Rise
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
National nonresidential construction spending rose 2.4% in January, an increase of 4.8% over the previous year
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Financing, Insurance & Leasing
Construction Input Prices Rise for First Time Since October 2018
Construction input prices rose 0.9% monthly in February and 1.8% in the past 12 months
This graph reflects the percent changes in construction inputs from month to month and over a 12-month period.
Construction News
Trump's Proposed 2020 Budget Doesn't Bode Well for Construction Industry
Drops $10B spending boost Congress approved in 2018, assigns most federal infrastructure construction to a spending category Trump targets for 5% cut
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Business
How Changing Climate is Changing the Construction Industry
Raken
Q&A with Raken Co-founder Sergey Sundukovskiy about why contractors need to be aware and proactive to safeguard against climate change's impact on construction
Climate change is having effects on worker safety, weather delays, construction materials design and insurance costs in the construction industry.
Apps
[APP] Join a Digital Community Exclusively for Trades Workers
Trade Hounds connects construction workers across the US with a place to share work and life experiences
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Construction News Tracker
[VIDEO] Housing Market Index Expands Despite Housing Starts' December Plunge
February Housing Market Index hit 62 for second consecutive month reflecting rising consumer confidence; plus more construction industry news in the March 7, 2019, edition of Construction News Tracker
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Compaction
The Contractors Best Friend Season 2 Episode 5: Understanding the Benefits of Compaction Technology Pt. 1
In part one of this two-part podcast, you’ll learn about two types of Intelligent Compaction Caterpillar offers and how these technologies will help eliminate rework.
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Construction Technology
3 Tips to Create a Strong Technology Foundation at Your Construction Company
The mere presence of technology on site does not guarantee a competitive advantage
By identifying the problems you hope to solve through technology, you can create a connected jobsite that improves safety, efficiency, and productivity for your firm.
Apps
[APP] Complete Takeoffs and Estimates Anytime, Anywhere with STACK
Stack Construction Technologies
Eliminate bid inconsistencies, incorporate materials to ensure no pieces are missed and easily analyze estimates with detailed cost reports.
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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
American Asphalt Performance Soars with Upgrade to Real-time Field Data
Daily B2W ONE reports allow American Asphalt to proactively help field managers succeed, rather than waiting for data and punishing them for missed goals
With the B2W Operations Suite, management at American Asphalt can communicate performance expectations to field staff, measure and support their progress and reward performance.
Business
5 Ways to Get Your Construction Business Ranking High on Google
Five specific and actionable tips on what contractors can do to rank high on Google for local searches
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Financing, Insurance & Leasing
Slowing GDP Growth Confirms Continued Investment in Nonresidential Structures
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
Despite a softening in economic growth in Q4 2018, the US economy entered 2019 with substantial momentum, says ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu
The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.6% in Q4 2018, falling short of the 3% annual threshold since 2005.
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