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The annual Dodge Outlook Conference is the cornerstone event for building product manufacturers, construction service providers, contractors, engineers, industry associations and other professionals serving the construction industry to gain critical insights into the economic forecast for the North American construction industry. The forecast, presented by Dodge Chief Economist Robert Murray, also offers critical data for members of the media covering economic and sector-based trends. MORE
A comparison of the predictive cost and traditional forecast models for construction businesses MORE
The cloud is coming of age. Fortune 500 companies like Coca-Cola and General Mills that once exclusively managed their own data centers are starting to migrate to the cloud. They’ve found that outsourcing vital IT infrastructure can be a reliable, cost-effective strategy MORE
As defense breaks down, AE is mum on the pact amount, estimated at about $80 million, reports say MORE
21, the Associated General Contractors of America and Sage will release their national and state* construction hiring and business forecasts for 2017 during a media conference call at 800-874-4559 (Canadian: 800-696-0876) (verbal pass code TURM25524). At 1 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Dec. MORE
The American Rental Association (ARA), through its ARA Rental Market Monitor subscription service, forecasts equipment rental industry total revenue growth of 8.1 Construction/industrial rental revenue is now forecast to increase 8.5 MORE
Last year brought bold moves that bolstered nearly every realm of the construction industry. Tax cuts and reduced regulations buoyed the stock market, and many construction firms geared up for a continuation of the growth seen during 2017. Then came the tariffs tiff, igniting a trade war affecting MORE
Most project owners know that forecasting is essential to project success, but many fail to focus on the accuracy required to achieve its optimal functions. Forecasting offers insight about the future, and its basis in the past reveals what is effective and ineffective for any project. From this, decision makers can gain insight into all details of the project at hand. Whether you use software as your guide or handle the process manually, accuracy is non-negotiable. MORE
Design that “puts people back at the center” is now the driving force behind resilient, livable cities, according to Gensler’s just-released 2018 Design Forecast, “Shaping the Future of Cities MORE
For those of you that do forecasting, I’ve noticed that Microsoft Excel is popular. Do we roll over data to forecast the next 6 months with a mouse click or spend 30+ minutes performing cut & pastes? It’s not unusual for a CFO, controller or outside consultant to develop a company’s sales forecast from a marketing plan developed in an Excel™ spreadsheet, then drop the numbers into the company’s forecast. MORE
Construction starts forecasted to increase 6% in 2013. Economics MORE
Read More at estimate and forecasting The ConstructorHow i can prepare a estimate of home construction? Also cost of materials forcast?? MORE
AccuWeather Enterprise Solutions offers hyper-local forecast and severe-weather warnings that minimize job-site disruptions and maximize efficiency and safety. AccuWeather services enable job sites to: Quickly enact appropriate safety procedures to shelter employees and trigger an orderly shutdown MORE
Comment on an AACE Recommended Practice on the measurement and use of past trends to forecast future progress and hear the latest on the Construction CPM Conference MORE
Despite looming economic concerns and nearing the tail end of an extended growth cycle, the nonresidential buildings industry continues to march ahead with no major slowdown in sight, according to a panel of economists MORE
The Reed forecast is based on the economy continuing to advance at a moderate pace. Risks to the Economy and the Forecast. It would also mean lower commercial construction spending than currently in the Reed Construction Data forecast. The Forecast. The Reed Construction Data forecast assumes that the above risks are avoided. Total construction spending is forecast to grow 7.3% Forecast. Forecast: Reed Construction Data. MORE
A new five-year forecast for equipment rental industry revenues released by the American Rental Association (ARA) shows a moderate strengthening compared to the November forecast. percent over the forecast to top $56 billion in 2020 MORE
Forecasting construction duration in a project can be achieved by many means and depends on the stage of construction planning. Forecasting. Construction Management Construction Others MORE
The United States construction industry is viewed as a key indicator of the strength of the American economy, consumer confidence and unemployment trends. As the unemployment rate declines, investment in both residential and commercial U.S. MORE
The trucking industry is preparing for a downturn in demand, reports The Wall Street Journal. Trucking demand spiked earlier this year due to inventory stockpiling in the second quarter as West Coast ports caught up with backlogs of imports that accumulated during a labor dispute. MORE
The latest Urban Land Institute Forecast for the real estate economy sees three years of continued strength, with the industry set for sustainable growth in 2015 through 2017. ULI Forecast For CRE: Strength And Growth Through 2017 appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. MORE
Despite all these changes and challenges, there is a positive plumbing forecast for the New Year — the plumbing industry will continue to grow. Politics aside … industry will continue to grow while facing some challenges. read more. Plumbing Registered User MORE
AIA Consensus Forecast. Commercial construction spending for buildings is forecast to rise by by 5.0 Forecasts Construction Forecast 2013 2014 budgetpercent in 2013 and by 7.2 percent in 2014. Institutional construction, however, is expected to lag behind. MORE
Forecasting construction duration in a project can be achieved by many means and depends on the stage of construction planning. Forecasting. Construction Management Construction Others MORE
The cloud is coming of age. Fortune 500 companies like Coca-Cola and General Mills that once exclusively managed their own data centers are starting to migrate to the cloud. They’ve found that outsourcing vital IT infrastructure can be a reliable, cost-effective strategy MORE
The Wacker Neuson Group has lowered its revenue and profit forecast for the current fiscal year. In light of these developments, the executive board lowered its forecast for the year to between EUR 1.35 MORE
Gensler’s 2017 Design Forecast deals with this concept and how the firm is implementing design strategies to create functional spaces for the future MORE
‘New Hope’ or ‘Rogue One’? Positive signs can be attributed to hydronics’ niche market for 2017, as economic indicators seem favorable to start the year. read more. Hydronics Registered User MORE
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through 2019, according to a new consensus forecast from The American Institute of Architects (AIA Nonresidential construction spending on buildings is projected to grow by 4.4% MORE
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) has released its economic forecast for 2018 and says the U.S. transportation infrastructure market is anticipated to rebound slightly next year, following a 2.8 percent drop in 2017 MORE
In its latest five-year forecast, the American Rental Association (ARA) expects equipment rental industry revenue to continue to grow consistently in the United States over the next five years, resulting in total revenue of $59.6 MORE
Considering these complexities, it’s easy to understand why, throughout the life of a project, a variety of things can change — directly impacting the original cash flow forecast. Here are three ways to ensure your cash flow forecast gets your project done on time, on brief and on budget. MORE
Commercial construction is up and institutional construction is down, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Consensus Construction Forecast. MORE
Like many businesses, the insurance industry is cyclical in nature. The insurance cycle is important to business owners because it directly impacts insurance premiums. MORE
The ink barely had dried on this year’s batch of construction market forecasts when economists had to take a second look at their numbers to evaluate the impact of Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election, which brought with it a Republican-controlled Senate and House MORE
AIA Consensus Forecast. Commercial construction spending for buildings is forecast to rise by by 5.0 Forecasts Construction Forecast 2013 2014 budgetpercent in 2013 and by 7.2 percent in 2014. Institutional construction, however, is expected to lag behind. MORE
A simple financial forecasting tool that links to your Contractors QuickBooks file, does most of the work for you and it's. Plan Your Work Then Work Your Plan - Who Has Time To Plan? Easy To Say And Harder Than Jumping The Grand Canyon In Two Leaps! MORE
ARA’s five-year forecast predicts that U.S. In a sign that the trend toward equipment renting is not slowing down, the American Rental Association says the rental industry can expect a compound annual growth rate of 4.9% over the next few years. MORE
A team of design and color experts developed colormix 2017: The Sherwin-Williams Color Forecast based on extensive research and insights into global trends. Sherwin-Williams has released four new color palettes. MORE
The latest quarterly update to the 5-year forecast for equipment rental industry revenues released by the American Rental Association (ARA) continues to call for steady gains through 2021. MORE
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John Chaney
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Considering these complexities, it’s easy to understand why, throughout the life of a project, a variety of things can change — directly impacting the original cash flow forecast. Here are three ways to ensure your cash flow forecast gets your project done on time, on brief and on budget.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 20, 2018
A comparison of the predictive cost and traditional forecast models for construction businesses
BD+C
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Design that “puts people back at the center” is now the driving force behind resilient, livable cities, according to Gensler’s just-released 2018 Design Forecast, “Shaping the Future of Cities
BD+C
JANUARY 16, 2019
through 2019, according to a new consensus forecast from The American Institute of Architects (AIA Nonresidential construction spending on buildings is projected to grow by 4.4%
Business Facilities Blog
APRIL 27, 2015
The latest Urban Land Institute Forecast for the real estate economy sees three years of continued strength, with the industry set for sustainable growth in 2015 through 2017. ULI Forecast For CRE: Strength And Growth Through 2017 appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Last year brought bold moves that bolstered nearly every realm of the construction industry. Tax cuts and reduced regulations buoyed the stock market, and many construction firms geared up for a continuation of the growth seen during 2017. Then came the tariffs tiff, igniting a trade war affecting
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Carol Hagen
JULY 1, 2009
For those of you that do forecasting, I’ve noticed that Microsoft Excel is popular. Do we roll over data to forecast the next 6 months with a mouse click or spend 30+ minutes performing cut & pastes? It’s not unusual for a CFO, controller or outside consultant to develop a company’s sales forecast from a marketing plan developed in an Excel™ spreadsheet, then drop the numbers into the company’s forecast.
Building Information Management
JANUARY 28, 2013
AIA Consensus Forecast. Commercial construction spending for buildings is forecast to rise by by 5.0 Forecasts Construction Forecast 2013 2014 budgetpercent in 2013 and by 7.2 percent in 2014. Institutional construction, however, is expected to lag behind.
Building Information Management
JANUARY 28, 2013
AIA Consensus Forecast. Commercial construction spending for buildings is forecast to rise by by 5.0 Forecasts Construction Forecast 2013 2014 budgetpercent in 2013 and by 7.2 percent in 2014. Institutional construction, however, is expected to lag behind.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
Forecasting construction duration in a project can be achieved by many means and depends on the stage of construction planning. Forecasting. Construction Management Construction Others
Construction Superintendent Magazine
OCTOBER 2, 2018
The annual Dodge Outlook Conference is the cornerstone event for building product manufacturers, construction service providers, contractors, engineers, industry associations and other professionals serving the construction industry to gain critical insights into the economic forecast for the North American construction industry. The forecast, presented by Dodge Chief Economist Robert Murray, also offers critical data for members of the media covering economic and sector-based trends.
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Contractor Bookkeeping
JUNE 19, 2015
A simple financial forecasting tool that links to your Contractors QuickBooks file, does most of the work for you and it's. Plan Your Work Then Work Your Plan - Who Has Time To Plan? Easy To Say And Harder Than Jumping The Grand Canyon In Two Leaps!
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 4, 2017
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) has released its economic forecast for 2018 and says the U.S. transportation infrastructure market is anticipated to rebound slightly next year, following a 2.8 percent drop in 2017
Construction Equipment
JULY 31, 2015
Commercial construction is up and institutional construction is down, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Consensus Construction Forecast.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2016
21, the Associated General Contractors of America and Sage will release their national and state* construction hiring and business forecasts for 2017 during a media conference call at 800-874-4559 (Canadian: 800-696-0876) (verbal pass code TURM25524). At 1 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Dec.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 19, 2016
The United States construction industry is viewed as a key indicator of the strength of the American economy, consumer confidence and unemployment trends. As the unemployment rate declines, investment in both residential and commercial U.S.
BD+C
OCTOBER 16, 2017
The cloud is coming of age. Fortune 500 companies like Coca-Cola and General Mills that once exclusively managed their own data centers are starting to migrate to the cloud. They’ve found that outsourcing vital IT infrastructure can be a reliable, cost-effective strategy
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 31, 2018
AccuWeather Enterprise Solutions offers hyper-local forecast and severe-weather warnings that minimize job-site disruptions and maximize efficiency and safety. AccuWeather services enable job sites to: Quickly enact appropriate safety procedures to shelter employees and trigger an orderly shutdown
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 8, 2015
The trucking industry is preparing for a downturn in demand, reports The Wall Street Journal. Trucking demand spiked earlier this year due to inventory stockpiling in the second quarter as West Coast ports caught up with backlogs of imports that accumulated during a labor dispute.
The Constructor
AUGUST 25, 2016
Read More at estimate and forecasting The ConstructorHow i can prepare a estimate of home construction? Also cost of materials forcast??
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
In its latest five-year forecast, the American Rental Association (ARA) expects equipment rental industry revenue to continue to grow consistently in the United States over the next five years, resulting in total revenue of $59.6
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 16, 2015
The Wacker Neuson Group has lowered its revenue and profit forecast for the current fiscal year. In light of these developments, the executive board lowered its forecast for the year to between EUR 1.35
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Like many businesses, the insurance industry is cyclical in nature. The insurance cycle is important to business owners because it directly impacts insurance premiums.
BD+C
OCTOBER 16, 2017
The cloud is coming of age. Fortune 500 companies like Coca-Cola and General Mills that once exclusively managed their own data centers are starting to migrate to the cloud. They’ve found that outsourcing vital IT infrastructure can be a reliable, cost-effective strategy
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 30, 2017
A new five-year forecast for equipment rental industry revenues released by the American Rental Association (ARA) shows a moderate strengthening compared to the November forecast. percent over the forecast to top $56 billion in 2020
BD+C
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
Gensler’s 2017 Design Forecast deals with this concept and how the firm is implementing design strategies to create functional spaces for the future
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
Forecasting construction duration in a project can be achieved by many means and depends on the stage of construction planning. Forecasting. Construction Management Construction Others
Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 8, 2017
‘New Hope’ or ‘Rogue One’? Positive signs can be attributed to hydronics’ niche market for 2017, as economic indicators seem favorable to start the year. read more. Hydronics Registered User
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 19, 2015
The American Rental Association (ARA), through its ARA Rental Market Monitor subscription service, forecasts equipment rental industry total revenue growth of 8.1 Construction/industrial rental revenue is now forecast to increase 8.5
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 6, 2016
Comment on an AACE Recommended Practice on the measurement and use of past trends to forecast future progress and hear the latest on the Construction CPM Conference
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
Construction starts forecasted to increase 6% in 2013. Economics
ENR Construction
AUGUST 16, 2016
ARA’s five-year forecast predicts that U.S. In a sign that the trend toward equipment renting is not slowing down, the American Rental Association says the rental industry can expect a compound annual growth rate of 4.9% over the next few years.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
The ink barely had dried on this year’s batch of construction market forecasts when economists had to take a second look at their numbers to evaluate the impact of Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election, which brought with it a Republican-controlled Senate and House
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 16, 2017
The latest quarterly update to the 5-year forecast for equipment rental industry revenues released by the American Rental Association (ARA) continues to call for steady gains through 2021.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 2, 2018
As defense breaks down, AE is mum on the pact amount, estimated at about $80 million, reports say
BD+C
JUNE 13, 2016
A team of design and color experts developed colormix 2017: The Sherwin-Williams Color Forecast based on extensive research and insights into global trends. Sherwin-Williams has released four new color palettes.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 30, 2013
Most project owners know that forecasting is essential to project success, but many fail to focus on the accuracy required to achieve its optimal functions. Forecasting offers insight about the future, and its basis in the past reveals what is effective and ineffective for any project. From this, decision makers can gain insight into all details of the project at hand. Whether you use software as your guide or handle the process manually, accuracy is non-negotiable.
Building Information Management
MAY 2, 2013
The Reed forecast is based on the economy continuing to advance at a moderate pace. Risks to the Economy and the Forecast. It would also mean lower commercial construction spending than currently in the Reed Construction Data forecast. The Forecast. The Reed Construction Data forecast assumes that the above risks are avoided. Total construction spending is forecast to grow 7.3% Forecast. Forecast: Reed Construction Data.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
Despite looming economic concerns and nearing the tail end of an extended growth cycle, the nonresidential buildings industry continues to march ahead with no major slowdown in sight, according to a panel of economists
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