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2018 ARTBA Transportation Construction Forecast: Modest

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The American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) has released its economic forecast for 2018 and says the U.S. transportation infrastructure market is anticipated to rebound slightly next year, following a 2.8 percent drop in 2017.

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Moderating economic growth triggers construction forecast downgrade for 2017 and 2018

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The AIA Consensus Construction Forecast projects annual growth in the 3.5 percent range for the remainder of 2017 as well as for 2018, with a slower growing commercial/industrial market, and an institutional sector facing several challenges. percent to 4.0

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State of the Construction Industry: November 2018 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction Industry to Keep Pace in 2019 with $808 Billion in New Starts Forecasted.

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Mel Robbins Inspires on Day 2 of Viewpoint Collaborate 2018

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Keynote presenter Mel Robbins gets attendees of Viewpoint’s Collaborate 2018 conference motivated during the morning general session. That’s the message Mel Robbins delivered in her keynote speech on day two of Viewpoint’s Collaborate 2018 conference. Want more Collaborate 2018 highlights?

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2018 outlook: Economists point to slowdown, AEC professionals say ‘no way’

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It’s late November, which means it is market forecast season for the AEC industry. Construction outlook reports from the American Institute of Architects, Associated Builders and Contractors, ConstructConnect, Dodge Data & Analytics, and FMI are beginning to roll in.

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AIA Consensus Forecast: 4.0% growth for nonresidential construction spending in 2018

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Despite labor shortages and rising material costs that continue to impact the construction sector, construction spending for nonresidential buildings is projected to increase 4.0% this year and continue at a 3.9% pace of growth through 2019. .

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AAMA releases 2017/2018 fenestration market studies

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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released the “AAMA 2017/2018 Study of the U.S. Forecasts are based on projections of construction activity as of March 2018. Market for Windows, Doors and Skylights.”.