Construction Futures: August Economic Roundup
By Construction Executive
September 3, 2024
WHAT WE LEARNED IN AUGUST: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SLOW, RATE CUTS NEAR
Construction spending decreased, contractor confidence tumbled and co...
Economy
Contractor Confidence Tumbles in July, Construction Backlog Unchanged
By ABC
August 21, 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13—Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator held steady at 8.4 months in ...
Productivity
Business Development
Project Delivery
Business Risk
The Alarming Cost of Labor Productivity Losses in Construction
By Sarah Buchner
August 15, 2024
Skilled construction professionals have mastered the art of balancing construction’s four M’s–money, manpower, machines and materials. Despi...
Productivity
Managing Field Expenses on Your Construction Company Credit Card
By Daniel Simon
August 8, 2024
Managing expenses can be a challenge for any field-service company, and construction companies can be particularly susceptible to inefficien...
Finance
Business Risk
Accounting
Executive Insights 2024: Leaders in Construction Accounting
By Construction Executive
August 1, 2024
What should contractors consider when choosing a new accounting firm?
Michael B. Ceschini, CPA, CCIFP, CM&AA
Managing Member
Ceschini CPA...
Accounting
Inflation Flashback: How 2023 Inflation Numbers Are Affecting the Industry in 2024
By Craig Tappel
July 31, 2024
While there’s reason for some optimism over what’s ahead in 2024 for the construction economy, it’s too soon for the industry to rest assure...
Economy
Solid Foundations: Specialty Construction Accounting
By Peter Scully
July 17, 2024
Accounting can be a tricky subject to handle in any industry, but this is particularly true in the world of construction. A set of very spec...
Accounting
In the Balance: The Three Essential Construction Accounting Books
By Robert Nevill
July 17, 2024
Don’t worry, this isn’t going to be an article on the history of Al Capone and how it was a simple accountant who ultimately took him down. ...
Accounting
ICYMI: Key Takeaways From Construction Executive’s 2024 Mid-Year Economic Update and Forecast
By Construction Executive
July 16, 2024
ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu always says that the attendance for Construction Executive's Economic Update and Forecast webinars is a goo...
Economy
Five Trends Influencing Today's Construction Delivery Patterns
By Mike Putnam
July 9, 2024
The construction landscape is constantly evolving. From continuing labor shortages to ready-to-deploy tech solutions, a range of forces is c...
Productivity
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Top Three Trends That Will Continue to Impact Construction Through 2024
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