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Material prices increase in March, expected to constrain profit growth

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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ABC’s Construction Backlog Inches Higher in May, Materials + Labor Shortages Suppress Contractor Confidence

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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Construction Backlog Up, Contractor Confidence Down in March

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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Buoyed by healthy economy, ABC Index finds contractors upbeat

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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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Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide

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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ABC?s Construction Confidence Index Surges in Q1

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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Contractors Lose Confidence in Q3 but Remain Upbeat

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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Seven Construction Associations You Should Consider Joining

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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Construction Input Prices Continue Ascent, Could Pressure Margins

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JULY 20, 2016

percent on a monthly basis according to a recent analysis of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index released by Associated Builders and Contractors. Commodity prices stabilized in March and in many cases, including natural gas and oil, have been edging higher,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.

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New Legislation Could Change How Contractors File and Pay Taxes

Construction Law Monitor

JUNE 2, 2011

to update how contractors are taxed. The introduction was immediately applauded by the Associated Builders and Contractors , who claim the bill will modify the tax code to help small construction contractors that are facing increased costs in energy, labor and materials. Wally Herger (R-Calif.), David McKinley (R-W.Va.)

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Advance Your Career with Autodesk’s Construction Master Class Series

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 6, 2022

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. . Quantification for Estimators and Preconstruction Managers.

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5 Ways to Protect Your Bottom Line with Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 18, 2023

Research from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) shows that while construction backlogs are high, elevated material and borrowing costs could put more pressure on contractors. The construction industry is no stranger to challenges, and the latest wave of rising costs is putting many firms to the test.

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#97: DOL's New Independent Contractor Regulation

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JANUARY 23, 2021

In an effort to avoid the costs and risks associated with the employment relation, contractors and construction managers often prefer to hire workers as “independent contractors” rather than employees.

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Material prices increase in March, expected to constrain profit growth

ABC’s Construction Backlog Inches Higher in May, Materials + Labor Shortages Suppress Contractor Confidence

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Construction Backlog Up, Contractor Confidence Down in March

Buoyed by healthy economy, ABC Index finds contractors upbeat

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ABC?s Construction Confidence Index Surges in Q1

Contractors Lose Confidence in Q3 but Remain Upbeat

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Construction Input Prices Continue Ascent, Could Pressure Margins

New Legislation Could Change How Contractors File and Pay Taxes

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