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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. However, no downturn is projected by the economists. .

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The smartest ceiling in education

Construction Specifier

According to the 2020 Fails Management Institute (FMI) U.S. and Canada Construction Forecast, education is expected to grow by two percent for 2020 alone, rising to three percent for 2021, 2022, and 2023. The post The smartest ceiling in education appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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A look ahead to learning in 2050

BD+C

Roll back the clock to the 1990s and envision a conversation between school districts and educational planners, architects, and designers to define educational facilities in the year 2020.

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

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Does Propane Have an Edge on Household Energy Costs?

Pro Builder

Mon, 12/21/2020 - 06:00. When comparing home energy sources, construction professionals can turn to recently released data from the DOE, which forecasted the representative average unit costs of five residential energy sources including electricity, natural gas, heating oil, propane, and kerosene. DOE Results. Energy Efficiency.

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

Pro Builder

Meanwhile, Pro Builder ’s 2023 Housing Forecast Survey found builders are relying on a wide range of sources to help refill the labor pool, putting themselves at the top of the list and followed closely by state or local HBAs, independent recruiting services or programs, trade partners, and local labor unions, in that order.

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Portfolio Decarbonization: How to Deliver on Your Carbon Commitments

Stok

After the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) identified this decade as the final window to counteract catastrophic climate effects, 2020 saw a global explosion of private and public entities signing onto bold climate action commitments. residential, industrial, education, office).