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Construction Industry Bounces Back in 2013

Constructonomics

With the first quarter of 2013 already behind us the construction industry finally appears to be on a path of recovery and growth now that the recession appears to have ended. The industry has continued to add jobs each month throughout the first quarter of the year and construction spending during the first two months of 2013 is 6.6

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The Most Successful 2013 Commercial Construction Trends

HardHatChat

With 2013 behind us, we wanted to look back at the year that was in the commercial construction industry. Some of the 2013 commercial construction trends we predicted came to pass, some were more significant than we originally thought they would be and others emerged that caught our attention. Hotel developers make reservations.

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FMI Releases Q1-2013 Construction Outlook Report

Construction Business Owner

April 5, 2013) – FMI, a provider of management consulting and investment banking to the engineering and construction industry, released its Q1-2013 Construction Outlook today. RALEIGH, N.C.

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Commercial Construction Predictions and Trends for 2013

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Michigan Avenue in Chicago is seeing a mix of high-end retailers and value retailers, a trend that will continue in 2013 in markets across the country. In a very real sense, the Magnificent Mile is a microcosm of the domestic economy and buying trends throughout the nation, making it a great barometer for the commercial construction industry.

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Construction Marketing Outlook 2013 – Survey Results

Construction Marketing

To further understand the construction marketing outlook for 2013 in the construction industry, the Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals. What is your most important marketing priority for 2013? What marketing tactics will increase in 2013?

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New Resource- 2013 Contractor’s Marketing Handbook

Construction Marketing

Trends show that the building industry is taking steps to recover and will continue to improve throughout the rest of 2013. Rose Lawless has been in the construction and building industry for more than 25 years working with home builders, general contractors, commercial construction companies, design-build firms and suppliers.

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Social Media For Construction – 2013 Survey Results

Construction Marketing

To further understand the use of social media in the construction industry, the Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals. In 2013, Twitter replaced Facebook in the number 2 spot. Notably, blogging jumped from 5th place in 2012 (14%) to 3rd place (29.8%) in 2013. 2012: 52.6.%