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What eight leading economists predict for nonresidential construction in 2020 and 2021

BD+C

Following modest increases in construction spending for nonresidential buildings in 2019, economists from eight leading industry organizations forecast slight growth in 2020 and 2021—1.5% and 0.9%, according to AIA's latest Consensus Construction Forecast panel.

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

Pro Builder

How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development. Home builders, trade associations, NGOs, and other groups are aggressively ramping up skilled construction labor training programs to bring more workers into the industry. Wed, 12/07/2022 - 09:51. John Caulfield, Senior Contributing Editor. But the task is monumental.

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The smartest ceiling in education

Construction Specifier

Contemporary institutional design is an increasingly diverse sector of the construction industry. That sector’s construction activities are expected to experience above average growth over the next five years, making it one of the most promising sectors in the construction industry. by Robert Marshall. Photos courtesy CertainTeed.

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Highlighting Construction Technology at CFMA National Conference

Viewpoint Construction Technology

For 38 years now, the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) has been supporting the construction industry by providing unparalleled financial and operational management education, networking and growth and development opportunities for construction professionals.

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Building with Digital Blocks — Why a Culture of Innovation is Vital for the Future of the Construction Industry

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Globally, regardless of industry, organisations are facing the choice to either digitally adapt and embrace innovation, or be left behind. For the construction industry – a sector known for its labour-intensive and siloed working – implementing new digital technologies could be considered a total evolution in practice. Risk mitigation.

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7 Construction Industry Truths Made Clear at Autodesk University

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Every year, Autodesk University (AU) brings industry knowledge to light, leaving construction professionals from across the globe with a wealth of actionable insights. Jump to industry learning: Great decisions require access to great data. Educating and enabling project teams is critical to technology adoption. Josh Cheney, Sr.

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20 construction industry trends to watch in 2020

Building Radar

Top trends in the construction industry 2020 How will the construction industry develop in 2020? What trends will determine the industry? We have studied and evaluated numerous sources – discover with us the most important trends and developments in the construction industry in 2020. And what does that mean for you?