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The ABCs of VDC

Construction Business Owner

Profitability is the key to everything, and applying new technology needs to support profitability. With thousands of new construction applications released each year, generational changes, hardware advancements, and startups vying for attention, deciding where to spend your effort becomes challenging. Yates Construction.

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Backlog dips, but contractor confidence remains high

Construction Dive

Despite firms’ stable profit margins and expanding sales, the economy faces several challenges that could affect construction, said ABC’s chief economist.

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Construction Confidence Sags: ABC

Construction Equipment

The Associated Builders and Contractors Association said its Construction Confidence Index fell to its lowest-ever levels in all three areas it measures: sales, profit margins, and staffing levels. The survey of ABC members was taken March 20-31. Fewer than 30 percent of survey respondents expected…

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ABC Construction Backlog and Contractor Confidence Rebound in November

Construction Superintendent Magazine

ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for sales, profit margins and staffing levels increased in November. Associated Builders and Contractors reports that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.4 months in November, according to an ABC member survey conducted Nov. 19 to Dec. 19 to Dec.

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

We all recognize the importance of exploring and adopting technology, especially in today’s rapidly evolving construction landscape. Navigating the world of construction tech isn’t always easy. Recent highlights from the ABC Tech Report Every year, ABC publishes its Tech Report. Is it all of the above?

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Construction Confidence Dips in Second Half of 2012, According to ABC

Construction Business Owner

January 22, 2013) – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today released its Construction Confidence Index (CCI) for the second half of 2012. nonresidential construction industry: sales prospects, staffing levels and profit margins. WASHINGTON, D.C. The CCI reflects three aspects of the U.S.

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Construction Backlog and Contractor Optimism Rise to Start 2021, According to ABC Member Survey

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 7.5 months from its December 2020 reading, according to an ABC member survey conducted from Jan. The index reading for profit margins remained below that threshold, slipping to 47.5 months in January 2021, an increase of 0.2

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