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 126

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. Unprocessed energy materials prices decreased 5% for the month. The post ABC: Monthly Construction Input Prices Unchanged in June appeared first on Construction Superintendent.

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ABC Statistics Construction Materials 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JULY 24, 2020

in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Unprocessed energy materials rose 16.8%, while the price of natural gas fell 18.4%. For many contractors, lack of demand for their services has emerged as the leading. Construction input prices rose 2.2% for the month. increase in June.

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ABC Statistics Construction Contractors 95

BD+C

MARCH 15, 2018

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% Overall construction input prices rose 0.7% Compared to February 2017, prices are up 5.2%.

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ABC Materials Statistics Construction 66

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 While ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for sales increased modestly in May, confidence regarding profit margins and staffing levels slipped.

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Materials ABC Contractors Profitability 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 22, 2022

in May compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. The largest price increases were in natural gas (+39.7%) and unprocessed energy materials (+16.3%). The post Construction Input Prices Are Up 21% From a Year Ago, Says ABC appeared first on Construction Superintendent.

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ABC Statistics Construction Materials 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 17, 2022

in May compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. The largest price increases were in natural gas (+39.7%) and unprocessed energy materials (+16.3%). The post Construction Input Prices Are Up 21% From a Year Ago, Says ABC appeared first on Construction Superintendent.

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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 Nonresidential construction materials prices effectively mirrored overall construction prices by rising.9 Rapidly rising materials prices interfere with.

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ABC Materials Statistics Construction 40

Construction Superintendent Magazine

MAY 15, 2020

in April from the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. All three energy subcategories considered in this release were lower in April, with crude petroleum down 48.9%, unprocessed energy materials down 27.5% Construction input prices fell 4.4% for the month. and natural gas down 20.4%.

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ABC Construction Statistics Concrete 98

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

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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ABC Contractors Profitability Commercial 61

Construction Superintendent Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

in January compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Input prices for natural gas and unprocessed energy materials fell for the month by 26.1% The post Monthly Construction Input Prices Rise in January, Says ABC appeared first on Construction Superintendent.

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ABC Statistics Construction Contractors 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2022

in December compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. in December, while unprocessed energy materials and natural gas were down 13.1% The post Monthly Construction Input Prices Increase in December, Says ABC appeared first on Construction Superintendent. for the month.

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ABC Statistics Construction Contractors 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

in August compared to the previous month, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. higher than they were in February 2020), followed by unprocessed energy materials prices, which rose 13.5%. Construction input prices decreased 1.4% Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data.

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ABC Statistics Construction Materials 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2019

year-over-year, according to a recently released Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Much of the year-over-year decline can be explained by plummeting energy prices, including crude petroleum (-20.3%), natural gas (-31%) and unprocessed energy materials (20.9%). Construction input prices expanded 0.8%

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ABC Statistics Construction Materials 74

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 29, 2020

in May compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Crude petroleum was up 41.6%, while natural gas and unprocessed energy materials were up. The post Construction Input Prices Rise in May, Says ABC appeared first on Construction Superintendent. for the month as well.

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ABC Statistics Construction Materials 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 73

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. At Levelset, we understand the construction industry and the importance of cash flow security for specialty contractors.

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Finance Cash Flow Materials Security 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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ABC Construction Risk Roads 170

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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Profitability Materials ABC Contractors 64

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 114

Construction Superintendent Magazine

MAY 9, 2019

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. Construction input prices increased 0.9%

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ABC Statistics Construction Concrete 45

BD+C

JUNE 16, 2016

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). Construction input prices expanded by 0.7% below their year-ago level. .

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ABC Materials Statistics Construction 40

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 11, 2019

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%). Construction input prices rose slightly by 0.3%

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ABC Statistics Construction Materials 45

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. These holdbacks need to be accounted for by every party to a project: owner, general contractor, and subcontractor.

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Accounting ABC Banking Liability 98

PC Construction

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The program, which was officially launched in January 2023, is a cooperative partnership with the Vermont Department of Labor , ReSOURCE , the Associated Buildings and Contractors and local construction companies. The program also includes basic fundamentals such as financial management, material handling and field safety.

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Commercial Vermont ABC Resource 75

Construction Superintendent Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

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. The post Construction Input Prices Surge to Start 2017, ABC Says Energy Prices Remain on the Ascent appeared first on Construction Superintendent.

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ABC Statistics Washington Construction 40

Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

According to ABC News , the fire started accidentally in a spray insulation foam trailer. Instances of fires can rise due to flammable materials, electrical hazards, oil spills—the list goes on! This figure reveals a potential gap in safety and compliance procedures within contractor management.

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Safety Site Permits Electrical 54

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

PC Construction

JANUARY 24, 2023

The program also includes basic fundamentals including construction math, drawings, material handling and field safety. I am so excited about this opportunity for PC and all contractors in Vermont. I’m looking forward to congratulating PC’s first class of apprentices upon completion!

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Vermont ABC Drawings Commercial 52

Construction Law Monitor

JUNE 17, 2014

Over the past few years there has been a spike in public work and as these jobs reach completion contractors, subcontractors, equipment lessors, laborers and materials suppliers are forced to become well versed in the layout of the public bid law. Public Work – Material Supplier Notice Requirement Statute. Public Bid Law.

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Louisiana Materials Contract Lien 58

BD+C

JANUARY 12, 2018

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. Nonresidential construction materials prices also declined 0.1% for the month and are up 4.8%

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ABC Statistics Construction Materials 49

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Hear about how they help solve common construction challenges around materials management and work packaging and learn more about their integrations and how they enable information to flow in a project and unlock productivity. ABC Convention (San Antonio, TX). About: ABC Convention 2022 is back and bigger than ever.

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New York San Antonio Construction Autodesk 97

Construction Superintendent Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

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 Nonresidential construction materials prices are up 4.7

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Materials Statistics Construction Washington 40

Fieldwire

MARCH 16, 2022

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. Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC). Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA). National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC).

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AIC Construction Organization ABC 52

Construction Law Monitor

JUNE 16, 2014

Over the past few years there has been a spike in public work and as these jobs reach completion contractors, subcontractors, equipment lessors, laborers and materials suppliers are forced to become well versed in the layout of the public bid law. Public Work – Material Supplier Notice Requirement Statute. Public Bid Law.

Louisiana 40

Louisiana Materials Contract Lien 40

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2019

. — While construction industry leaders remained confident in the third quarter of 2018, optimism slipped relative to the second quarter, according to the latest Construction Confidence Index released by Associated Builders and Contractors.

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Contractors Washington Profitability Materials 40