Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

drop in materials costs in October “should be cheered by most contractors,” said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.

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ABC Materials Contractors Construction 146

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JULY 14, 2023

Construction input prices remained unchanged in June compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Nonresidential construction input prices were also unchanged for the month. Overall construction input prices are 4.9% Overall construction input prices are 4.9%

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ABC Statistics Construction Materials 52

ENR Construction

JULY 18, 2022

Impacts from a rise in construction material prices are still being felt despite some recent signs of prices stabilizing, according to new analyses by the Associated General Contractors of America and the Associated Building Contractors.

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Materials Contractors ABC AGC 68

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JULY 24, 2020

Construction input prices rose 2.2% in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Nonresidential construction input prices rose by 2.3% Unprocessed energy materials rose 16.8%, while the price of natural gas fell 18.4%. for the month. Softwood lumber experienced an 11.0% increase in June.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

MAY 15, 2020

Construction input prices fell 4.4% in April from the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Nonresidential construction input prices declined 4.2% Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data. for the month. Among 11 subcategories, nine experienced monthly price declines.

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ABC Construction Statistics Concrete 98

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 17, 2021

Associated Builders and Contractors reports that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.0 months in May, according to an ABC member survey conducted from May 20 to June 2, 0.1 months higher than in April 2021 and May 2020.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

APRIL 16, 2022

Associated Builders and Contractors’ latest Construction Backlog Indicator has increased to 8.3 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. The reading is up.5 5 months from March 2021.

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ABC Contractors Profitability Construction 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 22, 2022

Construction input prices rose 2.3% in May compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 2.3% Construction input prices are up 21.4% from a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 21.9%

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ABC Statistics Construction Materials 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 17, 2022

Construction input prices rose 2.3% in May compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 2.3% Construction input prices are up 21.4% from a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 21.9%

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ABC Statistics Construction Materials 52

BD+C

MARCH 15, 2018

Overall construction input prices rose 0.7% in February, slightly lower than the rate set in January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Nonresidential construction materials prices are also up 0.4% Compared to February 2017, prices are up 5.2%.

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ABC Materials Statistics Construction 66

Construction Superintendent Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Construction input prices rose 3.5% in January compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 3.1% Construction input prices are up 23.6% Construction input prices are up 23.6% for the month. in January.

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ABC Statistics Construction Contractors 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 20, 2018

To address the backlog of work that needs to be done and reduce the time it takes to plan and build bridges, many organizations such as the Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center at Florida International University (FIU) have promoted a new construction method called Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC).

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2022

Construction input prices rose 0.6% in December compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Nonresidential construction input prices also rose 0.6% in December, while unprocessed energy materials and natural gas were down 13.1% for the month. and 12%, respectively.

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ABC Statistics Construction Contractors 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Construction input prices decreased 1.4% in August compared to the previous month, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Nonresidential construction input prices fell 1.4% Construction input prices are up 16.7% from a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 16.3%

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ABC Statistics Construction Materials 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JULY 16, 2018

. – According to a recent Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, construction material prices rose another.8 June represents the latest month associated with rapidly rising construction input prices. Rapidly rising materials prices interfere with.

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ABC Materials Statistics Construction 40

Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2019

Construction input prices expanded 0.8% year-over-year, according to a recently released Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.8% The decline in construction input prices over. in July but are down 0.6% for the month but have declined 0.3%

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ABC Statistics Construction Materials 74

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 29, 2020

Construction input prices rose 0.8% in May compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Nonresidential construction input prices rose by 0.8% Crude petroleum was up 41.6%, while natural gas and unprocessed energy materials were up. for the month as well.

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ABC Statistics Construction Materials 52

BD+C

DECEMBER 7, 2017

The majority of commercial and industrial contractors are confident about sales growth, profits and staffing levels heading into 2018, according to the latest Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Construction Confidence Index (CCI).

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Contractors can expect continued industry upticks through next year, but factors like rising material prices and the labor shortage could present some obstacles beyond that.

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ABC Materials Contractors Construction 127

Construction Superintendent Magazine

MAY 9, 2019

Construction input prices increased 0.9% compared to the same time last year, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. The four subcategories that experienced monthly price increases were crude petroleum (+13.9%), unprocessed energy materials (+3.7%), prepared asphalt products (+2.7%) and concrete.

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ABC Statistics Construction Concrete 45

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 11, 2019

Construction input prices rose slightly by 0.3% over the last 12 months, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Among the 11 subcategories, six saw prices fall last month, with the largest decreases in natural gas (-15.2%), unprocessed energy materials (-8.2%) and crude petroleum (-6.2%).

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ABC Statistics Construction Materials 45

Levelset

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Managing cash flow in the construction industry is difficult in any economy, but during a recession, specialty contractors face even more financial challenges than usual. During the Great Recession , more than 150,000 construction firms closed their doors, and 2 million construction workers lost their jobs.

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Finance Cash Flow Materials Security 52

ENR Construction

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Supply chain issues continue to plague the industry as contractor backlogs decline.

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ABC Materials Contractors Industrial 74

BD+C

JUNE 16, 2016

Construction input prices expanded by 0.7% in May and have now expanded for three consecutive months according to an analysis of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index released by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). below their year-ago level. .

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ABC Materials Statistics Construction 40

Construction Dive

APRIL 13, 2018

The ABC said that rising material prices and wages will challenge contractor profits in 2018, despite a healthy backlog of work.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

A massive fire took hold of a construction site in Charlotte, NC. According to ABC News , the fire started accidentally in a spray insulation foam trailer. Construction sites face fire-related incidents daily. Instances of fires can rise due to flammable materials, electrical hazards, oil spills—the list goes on!

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Safety Site Permits Electrical 54

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

With no shortage of networking and learning opportunities this month, you’ll find construction events happening from California to New York, and every time zone in between. Come learn about the latest in construction technology, industry moves, and popular trends that could have a major impact on your business. Duration: ~30 minutes.

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PC Construction

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Last Friday, the newest participants in Vermont’s Commercial Craft Apprenticeship program gathered at the PC Construction office for a meet and greet and introduction to their next year of formalized training. The program also includes basic fundamentals such as financial management, material handling and field safety.

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Commercial Vermont ABC Resource 76

Levelset

JUNE 6, 2022

Construction projects rely on contractors completing the work they started and meeting the design intent. In an attempt to hold contractors accountable, many projects use retention holdbacks, also known as retainage. The rate of retention is stipulated in the construction contract and can often be negotiated.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Construction input prices collectively rose by 1 percent on a monthly basis and 3.8 Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors. This represents the fastest year-over-year rate of materials price inflation since the beginning of 2012. WASHINGTON, D.C. percent for the month and are up 81.8

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ABC Statistics Washington Construction 40

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 20, 2018

. – Despite ongoing concerns regarding labor force availability and rising interest rates, and emerging concerns regarding tariffs and construction materials prices, construction contractors emerged from the first quarter of 2018 with tremendous confidence, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors Construction Confidence Index.

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ABC Profitability Construction Washington 40

Fieldwire

MARCH 16, 2022

As a construction professional, you work hard. Here are some reasons to consider joining an association: Expand your knowledge: Gain access to courses, seminars and educational materials to stay up to date on industry trends. General Interest Construction Associations. Reasons to Join.

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AIC Construction Organization ABC 52

PC Construction

JANUARY 24, 2023

Over the course of the next year and a half, these construction trade professionals will earn 310 hours of instruction and 3,000 hours of on-the-job training in carpentry specialties such as floor and wall systems, framing and drywall, building envelop systems, roof framing, trim and cabinetry.

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Vermont ABC Drawings Commercial 52

BD+C

JANUARY 12, 2018

Overall construction input prices declined 0.1% in December, yet despite the lack of inflation for the month, prices are up 5% on a year-over-year basis, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data released today. for the month and are up 4.8%

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ABC Statistics Construction Materials 49

Construction Superintendent Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

. – Overall construction input prices increased 1.1 percent in January, reversing a slight decline in December 2017, according to a recently released Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Compared to this time last year, overall construction materials prices are up 4.9

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Materials Statistics Construction Washington 40

Construction Superintendent Magazine

MAY 24, 2022

Construction input prices increased 0.8% in April compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Nonresidential construction input prices rose 0.9% Construction input prices are up 23.7% from a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 24% higher.

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Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

There are many reasons a construction project may be considered a ‘success’. Coming in on budget is obviously important, but another factor is on-time completion, undoubtedly one of the most important attributes for any construction project. However, few workplaces are as inherently complex and varied as a construction site.

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