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Looking Back and Looking Forward… to Finland!

Safti First

Whether it’s on new products, technologies, manufacturing, design trends, forecasts or conceptual research, having the different industry experts who are willing impart what they know or share their perspective in an immersive, educational forum is what I believe propels the construction industry forward.

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Home Building by the Numbers

Pro Builder

The annual analysis, called the Comparative Financial and Operations Analysis (“Fin-Op” for short), draws from detailed information about various revenue, cost, and profit metrics provided anonymously by builders of varying sizes in different locations, serving as a benchmarking and forecasting tool for the company, builders, and the industry.

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40+ APAC Construction Industry Statistics You Need to Know

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In 2021, it was forecasted that spending on APAC smart cities would amount to US$45.3 In ANZ, 80% of project owners and clients take on added costs due to overtime and scheduling issues. In APAC, revenue from AI platforms is forecast to grow twice as fast as the world, from 2019 to 2024. Global Newswire ]. Statista ].

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The Year of Catalytic Disruption

Pro Builder

2019 was a great year for home builders. Plus, industry experts and media pundits alike were abuzz with forecasts of another banner year in 2020. . Connect with a live Meritage representative, via chat, email, or phone to get your questions answered or to schedule a private in-home tour or personal virtual tour .

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Financial Readiness Tips for Contractors: How to Control Costs with Smart Preconstruction Practices 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

And while it may seem paradoxical to prepare for the unexpected, it's totally possible to gear up for cost and schedule changes effectively. from 2000 to 2019 but shrunk during the pandemic when businesses like restaurants and delivery companies dramatically increased their starting pay for minimum wage. "So But where do you begin?

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Persistent Supply Chain Issues Hold Builders Back

Pro Builder

Redfin forecasts more homes being built in 2021 than any other year since 2006, but, unfortunately for hungry homebuyers, builders’ hands remain tied as construction schedules drag due to delays in building materials and finishes. In 2020, starts were up 11% from 2019 levels. Applications for building permits jumped 10.4%

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2020 Housing Giants Report: The Magnificent Middle

Pro Builder

of all home closings in 2019, while the market share among the top 20 continued to grow … often by gobbling up well-run and profitable builders occupying the ranks below them. . Previous: 2019 Housing Giants Report. . winner of an NHQ Gold Award in 2019 , which rose four places to No. And why should they? Then there’s No.

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