Minneapolis Fed sees pain in residential, commercial construction
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 11, 2023
A survey by the bank highlighted the divide between hard-hit private projects and booming industrial and infrastructure markets.
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NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Residential high-rise The Ellis in Charlotte, North Carolina. By Brian Fraser, AIA High-rise construction is a massive undertaking in every aspect. It is not just about layout—it is about how the structure, the living space, and the mechanical infrastructure intersect. Photos courtesy KTGY.
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JANUARY 24, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of the construction industry, where precision meets creativity and innovation, effective marketing strategies are paramount for attracting top-tier talent across diverse construction job categories. Architects Design and plan construction projects, considering both aesthetic and functional aspects.
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Skanska profits tank on weak residential performance
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MAY 5, 2023
CFO Magnus Persson told Construction Dive the firm can weather the downturn, in part thanks to healthy infrastructure demand in the U.S.
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ÂÂÂÂÂÂABC report shows non-residential construction spending increases in January
Construction Today
APRIL 3, 2023
National non-residential construction spending increased by 0.3 Across the board, spending was down monthly in seven of the 16 non-residential subcategories. Across the board, spending was down monthly in seven of the 16 non-residential subcategories. Private non-residential spending was up 0.9.
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3 important early considerations for office-to-residential conversions
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3 important early considerations for office-to-residential conversions 0 qpurcell Fri, 11/10/2023 - 09:42 Office Buildings Scott Campagna, PE, Senior Director of Housing, IMEG Corp, shares insights from experts on office-to-residential conversion issues that may be mitigated when dealt with early.
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Australia’s Construction Market Poised for Growth
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 22, 2018
If there’s one thing the global construction industry expects, it’s the constant ebb and flow of economic change. Recent focal shifts in Australia’s construction sector, as well as a rising population, indicate a coming sea change in infrastructure spending and development. Changes in Australia’s Labour Market.
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Commercial work boosts construction new orders
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 6, 2023
Commercial building and civils work helped construction output rise in May despite a continuing drop in the house building sector. The bellwether S&P Global/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index registered 51.6 Construction companies remain upbeat about their growth prospects for the year ahead. ” .
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Ukraine Infrastructure, Construction Caught in Russian Invasion
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 26, 2022
Residential structures, dams, water-power supply lines in and near embattled Kyiv and elsewhere are damaged, and the Chernobyl nuclear plant is taken; but just completed $11B Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Europe awaits its fate as global sanctions and tensions rise.
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All You Need To Know About Construction Project Management To Get Started
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AUGUST 3, 2022
Even infrastructure projects like roads and sewers. None of this would be possible without efficient and careful construction project management planning and construction managers. Construction project management plays a vital role in ensuring that all the buildings around us are built safely and on time.
Ukraine Infrastructure, Construction Caught in Russian Incursion
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Residential structures, dams, water-power supply lines in and near the embattled capitol of Kyiv are damaged as Chernobyl nuclear plant is taken and the just completed Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline awaits its fate as global tensions rise.
Ukraine Infrastructure, Construction Caught in Russia Incursion
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 26, 2022
Residential structures, dams, water-power supply lines in and near the embattled capitol of Kyiv are damaged as Chernobyl nuclear plant is taken and the just completed Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline awaits its fate in rising global tensions.
Most Infrastructure Categories Post Year-to-Date Declines Compared to 1st 8 Months of 2020, Reports AGC
Construction Superintendent Magazine
OCTOBER 2, 2021
Total construction spending was flat between July and August, as a decrease in nonresidential projects offset continuing gains in residential construction, according to a new analysis of federal construction spending data the Associated General Contractors of America.
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Challenges & Opportunities in Commercial Construction
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APRIL 24, 2023
As a National General Contractor working across multiple verticals in the commercial construction space, we understand the challenges (COVID and Supply Chain) facing our retail, restaurant, hospitality, and senior housing clients. That certainly makes it difficult to schedule your opening.
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How NAHB Members Can Benefit From Biden’s New Infrastructure Measure
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NOVEMBER 23, 2021
How NAHB Members Can Benefit From Biden’s New Infrastructure Measure. President Biden’s recently approved Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes a provision which may save one NAHB member at least $100,000, according to NAHB Now. Tue, 11/23/2021 - 10:12. The new law, which is effective for CIAC contributions made after Dec.
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Construction Spending Increases, Residential and Public Gains Offset Drop in Private Nonresidential Projects
Construction Superintendent Magazine
DECEMBER 30, 2016
Construction spending was mixed in October as a rebound in residential and public categories outweighed a downturn in most private nonresidential segments, according to a recent analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.
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Private Construction is Down Amid COVID Crisis, Global Survey Says
ENR Construction
AUGUST 6, 2020
Residential and non-residential U.S. workloads have fallen, says RICS report, but infrastructure and public works activity is still on the rise.
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Contract awards to suppliers hit year-high in July
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 10, 2023
A 184% monthly increase in the industrial sectors, including manufacturing, warehouses, and military projects was the driving force behind the uptick, alongside a positive month for infrastructure. Residential construction continued to struggle as contract awards remained low at £1.8bn – 15% down compared to 2022.
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Understanding and Addressing Construction Industry Pain Points
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OCTOBER 9, 2018
An architect using digital tablet to check plans for construction on site. Despite the struggles felt across many industries in Australia, the infrastructure sector remains one of the most stable in the country today. For other residential building commencements, the value rose 0.2% increases respectively.
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Commercial work rise sees construction return to growth
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 4, 2023
Construction buyers reported a return to industry growth in July as a rise in commercial work saw output hit its highest level in five months. The bellwether S&P Global / CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index posted 51.7 in July – up from 48.9 Robust increases in commercial building (index at 54.4)
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Construction Spending Rose in January from December, January 2021, Reports AGC
Construction Superintendent Magazine
MARCH 2, 2022
Construction spending increased in January compared to both December and a year ago, with strong gains in private nonresidential and residential construction but mixed results for public spending, according to an analysis of federal spending data the Associated General Contractors of America.
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Nonresidential construction spending falls again in June
BD+C
AUGUST 2, 2021
Demand for different types of construction continued to diverge in June as residential construction increased for the month and the year while nonresidential construction spending fell again, according to a new analysis of federal construction spending data the Associated General Contractors of America released today.
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How Industrialized Construction Is Changing the Way We Build  Â
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NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Construction is one of the oldest industries in the world. And with all the advances in technology, productivity in construction has been relatively flat and suffers from producing a huge amount of waste. Suffolk Construction ?and Taking it to the Experts . In London,? Interserve ?transformed And in Boston,? Industrial .
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40+ APAC Construction Industry Statistics You Need to Know
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Construction is always changing, which is why it’s worth keeping up with important statistics and developments across the industry. Like many other regions, APAC construction firms are also grappling with issues like labor skill gaps and rising supply costs. You’ll learn about: The current state of construction in APAC.
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Nonresidential Construction Sector Posts 1st Job Gain Since March
Construction Superintendent Magazine
OCTOBER 12, 2021
The construction industry gained 22,000 jobs between August and September as nonresidential construction firms added employees for the first time in six months, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data.
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Construction Sectors Explained
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MAY 4, 2019
There are numerous divisions of construction that many people refer to as as a construction sector. These construction sectors are serve to break up different types of buildings. There are five major construction sectors which include Industrial, Commercial, Institutional and Residential and Civil.
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Infrastructure, Residential Projects Spur NY Region
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MARCH 18, 2019
The 40 largest projects to break ground in the region in 2018 had a total construction value of almost $14.5
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Construction Spending Rebounds in February with Private, Public Gains
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(April 1, 2013) - Construction spending rebounded in February with gains from depressed January levels in residential, private nonresidential and public investment, according to an analysis of new Census Bureau data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
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The Labor Shortage Rebound
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JULY 27, 2017
How smart companies regain & retain skilled talent in the construction industry. The skilled labor shortage spans several major industries in the United States (and overseas)—a trend that has hit construction particularly hard in recent years.
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Construction Industry Adds 20K Employees in July; Nonresidential Employment Dips, Says AGC
Construction Superintendent Magazine
AUGUST 12, 2020
Construction employment increased by 20,000 jobs in July but the gains were limited to housing, while employment related to infrastructure and nonresidential building construction slipped by 4,000, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data.
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Top Construction Projects in Chicago
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In fact, building construction employment in the Chicago metro region reached 28,400 in December 2021. Here, we’ll discover the top five construction projects that are currently taking place in the Chicago metropolitan area. The project is valued at $59 Billion and will be constructed by the construction firm AECOM.
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Construction projects planned and ongoing by world’s megacities valued at $4.2trn
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OCTOBER 30, 2018
A total of 6,645 planned and ongoing construction projects by the world’s megacities, valued at US$4.2trn and fueled by the increase in population, are sparking interest in residential and infrastructural developments, according to .
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Buyers report busy April despite housing slowdown
Construction Enquirer
MAY 5, 2023
Construction buyers reported a rise in activity in April for a third month in a row despite the fastest fall in housing work for nearly three years. The bellwether S&P Global/ CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index hit 51.1 New orders received by construction companies increased for the third consecutive month in April.
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North London 9-floor mass-timber frame office approved
Construction Enquirer
JULY 4, 2023
Designed by architect Bennetts Associates, the 2 Copper Square project relies on an engineered timber frame and will use off-site construction to set industry-leading targets for embodied carbon reduction, operational efficiency and user wellbeing.
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PC Construction Wins National AGC Build America Award for One Spruce Peak
PC Construction
MARCH 16, 2023
One Spruce Peak-Stowe, VT South Burlington, VT – This week, PC Construction accepted a national Build America Award from the Associated General Contractors of America for One Spruce Peak , a residential mountain retreat at the base of Stowe Mountain Resort built in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Washington State Broadens Construction Shutdown Order
ENR Construction
MARCH 25, 2020
All commercial and residential construction will halt, with exceptions for low-income housing and work related to critical infrastructure.
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Top 10 Construction Companies in India
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SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
Introduction Top 10 Construction Companies in India. Construction is one of the most important aspects of the development of any country which creates investment opportunities across all sectors. The construction industry of India is growing day by day. Hindustan Construction Company (HCC). lakh crores. 52,747 crores.
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Construction Commodities Prices Continue to Stabilize, Digital + Energy Transformation Drive Industry Growth
Construction Superintendent Magazine
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Global construction consultant Linesight released its Q2 US Country Commodity Report , noting that commodity prices are continuing to stabilize, albeit at elevated levels, with the GDP rising beyond expectations and signs of cooling inflation.
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Global Survey: Infrastructure, Residential Work Driving Recovery
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
Survey respondents in North America expect workloads in 2021 to continue to rebound.
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Lumber and Concrete Prices Fall in September
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 15, 2021
What the latest PPI report means for construction goods. September prices for residential construction goods like softwood lumber and ready-mix concrete declined for the second month since the start of the last recession, according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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California Construction in the Time of Covid-19
Construction and Infrastructure Law
MARCH 24, 2020
Amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, daily and sometimes hourly changes in federal, state, and local orders and regulations are significantly impacting the construction industry. This blog provides an overview of practical issues to consider related to your California construction projects in light of the ever-changing landscape.
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California Construction in the Time of Covid-19
Construction and Infrastructure Law
MARCH 24, 2020
Amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, daily and sometimes hourly changes in federal, state, and local orders and regulations are significantly impacting the construction industry. This blog provides an overview of practical issues to consider related to your California construction projects in light of the ever-changing landscape.
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