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Section: Business > Industry Trends
Construction Technology
Four Ways to Future-proof Your Construction Business
IFS
Transformational technologies can provide contractors the margins needed to beat challenges from a volatile economy, material and labor costs, low-ball competitors
April 18, 2019
Construction News
[VIDEO] Construction Forecast: Optimistic Contractors Worry about Hiring
Wells Fargo 2019 Construction Forecast marks the eighth consecutive year where construction pros expect expansion, with only 4% anticipating contraction
April 15, 2019
Rental
Labor Shortage Not as Hopeless As Many Believe
Detmer Consulting Inc.
You're competing with other types of businesses for qualified workers, so it's wise to get a different perspective on how to make your company more attractive to prospective employees.
April 9, 2019
Construction News Tracker
[VIDEO] Construction Numbers Suggest US Economic Momentum Beginning to Wane
In this 200th episode of Construction News Tracker, we look at what the numbers and data say about US economic momentum and growth plus more construction industry news on the April 4, 2019, Construction News Tracker
April 4, 2019
Business
[VIDEO] FMI Advises 'Prep for Downturn' as Construction Growth Slows in 2019
With US construction spending growth forecast to slow to 3% and an inverted bond-yield curve, construction management consultants counsel: 'keep calm, stay focused and get ahead of the next downturn'
March 29, 2019
Business
Shortages in Construction Labor Drive Engineering and Construction Costs Higher in March
IHS Markit
Index readings for materials and labor prices indicate widespread cost increases
March 27, 2019
Construction News
Marcum Commercial Construction Index Reports Strong 2018 for Nonresidential Construction
Nonresidential construction ended 2018 up 4.0% year-over-year for the month of December, with 2019 poised to be a good year for contractors
March 26, 2019
Construction News Tracker
[VIDEO] Nonresidential Construction Spending Rose in January
Nonresidential construction spending rose 2.4% while public sector spending dropped; plus more construction industry news on the March 21, 2019, edition of Construction News Tracker
March 21, 2019
Construction News
US-China Trade Tensions Continue to Cloud US Construction Industry Outlook
Higher costs of imported building materials could result in slower growth and job creation in the construction industry and affect infrastructure spending
March 20, 2019
Concrete
Intractable Politics and Stocks Leave Construction Economy Riding Main Street Wave
Portland Cement Assoc. expects general economic strength -- job creation, GDP, interest rates, consumer wealth -- to continue carrying construction growth
March 11, 2019
Business
Analysis: Construction Was a Bright Spot in 2018's National Labor Market
Between January 2018 and January 2019, construction accounted for 12.5% or 338,000 of the total 2.7 million net new jobs created year-over-year
March 11, 2019
Equipment
Clear A Path to Bring More Women Into Construction
Women represent almost half the total U.S. workforce but only a small fraction of the construction workforce. This needs to change if the industry is to fill the skills gap and address the labor shortage.
March 7, 2019
Construction News
China’s Construction Industry Growth to Remain Slow Over Next Five Years
Annual construction output growth is expected to remain around the 4.5% level in the next five years, with the potential for slightly higher growth in 2019-2020
March 4, 2019
Construction News
Construction Forecast Reports Strong Optimism for Eighth Straight Year
2019 Wells Fargo forecast reveals sustained confidence for the industry and expectations that expansion is more likely than contraction
February 27, 2019
Business
Special Report: State of the Construction Industry 2019
Economists weigh in on prospects for construction in the months ahead, with comment on highway and bridge construction, buildings, employment and materials costs
February 11, 2019
Rental
Report: U.S. Infrastructure Spending Outlook Brightens
Even though construction activity has remained below maintenance levels due to weakened federal funding, the FAST Act will continue to provide near-term funding support as the Highway Trust Fund has enough funding to cover large outlays through 2021.
January 29, 2019
Business
Commercial Construction CFO Confidence Drops Amid Economy Concerns
Decline in confidence appears related to simple economics and intensifying concern that the construction spending cycle is showing late-cycle dynamics
January 28, 2019
Business
Used Equipment Outlook for the First Half of 2019
RDO Equipment Co.
For those looking for a used machine, the combination of more availability and lower demand makes it a great time to pursue a purchase.
January 14, 2019
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