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Digital Builder Ep 54: How the ABC Tech Alliance Empowers Industry Collaboration & Innovation

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Do you need to invest more in bidding or project management software? On this podcast episode We’re joined by Matthew Abeles , VP of Construction Technology and Innovation at the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Recent highlights from the ABC Tech Report Every year, ABC publishes its Tech Report.

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Construction Backlog Up, Contractor Confidence Down in March   

Construction Superintendent Magazine

months in March, according to an ABC member survey. ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for sales, profit margins and staffing levels declined in March. Demand for construction services remains strong despite sky-high materials prices, skills shortages and elevated bids,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.

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Subcontractor Default Insurance: Pros & Cons for General Contractors

Levelset

Some GCs pass the cost of the loss reserve onto the project owner and claim that amount as additional profit on the project. Let’s take a look at an example of how SDI might provide coverage on a project: ABC Builders is the general contractor building a large office complex and they have an SDI policy covering all their projects.

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The Small Business Guide to Construction Management Software

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) estimates the construction sector would need to bring in nearly 650,000 additional workers in 2022 to meet labor demands. As Anirban Basu, ABC Chief Economist said in a statement, “The workforce shortage is the most acute challenge facing the construction industry despite sluggish spending growth.

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Advance Your Career with Autodesk’s Construction Master Class Series

Autodesk Construction Cloud

According to a 2022 analysis by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) , the construction industry needs 650,000 additional workers this year alone—a number that’s difficult to meet, given the highly competitive labor market. . The construction industry is facing some major hurdles, particularly when it comes to labor and manpower.