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Why the Time is Now to Embrace Digital Transformation for Project Execution

September 14, 2023

The construction industry is no stranger to challenges. Labor shortages, volatile costs, and disruptions in the supply chain have become the new normal, making it increasingly difficult for contractors to deliver successful and profitable projects.


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Specialty Contractors in High Demand Amid Supply Constraints

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August 25, 2022
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Steep inflation has exacerbated what was already a volatile market for construction materials, complicating specialty contractors’ efforts to navigate the post-pandemic environment.


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What's Really Behind Construction's Labor Shortages

April 29, 2022
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Aaron Witt has always loved bulldozers — he even had his sixth birthday party at the local Caterpillar dealership.


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2022 First Quarterly Cost Report

Alisa Zevin
Alisa Zevin
March 28, 2022
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Construction starts are once again increasing after a slowdown in the fourth quarter of 2021. But labor shortages continue, and after a brief decline, materials prices are again climbing, caused partially by the war in Ukraine.


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Labor Shortages, Tariffs and Brexit Remain Key Concerns

December 18, 2019
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Looking to 2020, the anticipated theme of the global economy is uncertainty, as countries around the world wait for clarity over future trading arrangements. Construction activity will slow as long as these geopolitical discussions linger. 


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How A Contractor Saved The Day On A Troubled Florida Condo Project

John Zander
August 21, 2019
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Enough isn’t said about general contractors on rocky, out-of-control projects who take the lead in solving problems they didn’t create.


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A $10-Billion Year for Region's Top Specialty Contractors

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September 24, 2018
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The pace and complexity of projects combined with a labor shortage challenge specialty contractors


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Despite the Booming Economy, a Talent Shortage and Tariffs Cast a Shadow Over Regional Design Industry

June 11, 2018
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The West is outperforming other regions, mostly due to its low unemployment and steady increases in population.


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In-Demand Construction Craft Workers Gain Signing Bonuses

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May 16, 2018
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Recruitment bonuses are no longer solely the domain of executive and professional-level positions at construction firms.


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How to Survive the Big Construction Labor Squeeze

Thomas C. Schleifer PhD
January 17, 2018
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You can’t compete with the labor shortage. It has too much control over your progress. 


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