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2018 Q2 Cost Report

Despite Headwinds, Execs See Market Up Through 2019

June 27, 2018

The construction market has entered its tenth year of growth, and it seems the near-term outlook continues to be positive.

New Customer Service Role Raises Client Advocacy to Its Highest Level

Jim Parsons

December 6, 2017

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Colorado-based specialty contractor creates the role of chief customer officer, one of the first in the construction industry

ENR's Top International Designers

Oil Prices Drag Down Global Design Market

Gary J. Tulacz

Peter Reina

July 13, 2017

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While the global petroleum market has slumped, many design firms see demographic changes providing opportunities

Construction Industry Marketing

The Business Development Mix: Do You Have the Right Stuff?

Aligning your sales process with your target markets

Scott D. Butcher FSMPS CPSM

March 25, 2017

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What were the results of a key report about marketing and business development for designers?

Construction Economics

Construction Nov. Spending Up Slightly From Oct. Level

Census Bureau report also shows 4.1% gain from year-earlier spending figure

Tom Ichniowski

January 3, 2017

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Industry economists note that Nov. $1.18-trillion rate was highest since 2006; nonresidential sector's level strongest in eight years.

2016 Q4 Cost Report

A Brexit Bump for Germany?

Debra K. Rubin

Peter Reina

December 21, 2016

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The U.K.’s Brexit vote last June, which called for it to exit membership in the European Union, is among factors that lowered midterm expectations for the region’s construction market, says a November report from the Euroconstruct forecasters from 19 European countries.

Construction Economics

Construction Oct. Spending Posts Monthly and Year-Over-Year Increases

Tom Ichniowski

December 1, 2016

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Census Bureau reports October spending up a slight 0.5% from September but rose 3.4% from October 2015.

Construction Economics

Construction Spending Falls Slightly in September

Silver lining is 4.4% year-over-year gain for first nine months

Tom Ichniowski

November 1, 2016

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Spending dips 0.4% from August level and 0.2% compared with year-earlier figure, Census Bureau reports.

Confidence in Buildings Market Softens

Many say projects, now placed on hold pending the presidential election, will break loose in 2017

Gary J. Tulacz

October 5, 2016

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The construction market has been growing steadily for the past few years.

Labor Shortage Continues to Challenge Regional Specialty Firms

As construction maintains a strong page, specialty contractors struggle to find qualified workers

Scott Judy

September 12, 2016

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Specialty contracting firms working in the four-state region of Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas are continuing to see a steady stream of work opportunities, but they remain pressed to find a sufficient number of qualified workers to staff projects.