'Go Build' Campaign to Launch National Website Jim Parsons November 15, 2017 2 Comments State-level image-building successes lead program proponents to roll out an expanded web platform next monthRead More
Viewpoint Contracting Firms Should Prepare for the Inevitable Crisis Susan Shelby Peter Hillan November 15, 2017 No Comments The integrity and reputation of companies may depend upon how well they are prepared to handle a crisisRead More
New York City Scoop: Construction Starts in New York November 13, 2017 No Comments Total Spending Expected to Weaken in 2018 Due to a Sharp Drop in Commercial WorkRead More
Companies Sale of Toronto Contractor Aecon to China-Owned Firm May Be Tricky Scott Van Voorhis November 11, 2017 No Comments Canada government will review the proposed $1.2 B deal as it seeks new Chinese trade ties and amid NAFTA talksRead More
International Trade US Sets Stiff Tariffs on Canadian Lumber Imports Tom Ichniowski November 3, 2017 No Comments Top Canadian officials pledge to defend their industry and threaten litigation under multilateral trade pacts.Read More
Republican Party's Tax Reform Construction Groups Slam House 'Pass-Through' Tax-Bill Provisions Proposal makes design and construction firms ineligible for lower 25% rate Tom Ichniowski November 3, 2017 No Comments House GOP plan would cut rate for entities such as partnerships and S-corporations, but not for design and construction firms.Read More
Construction workforce Construction Adds 11,000 Jobs in Oct., Unemployment Rate Down Residential sectors lead job gains, adding 13,300 Tom Ichniowski November 3, 2017 No Comments October jobless rate dips to 4.5% from September's 4.7%, and from year-earlier 5.7%Read More
Companies Expect Building Slow Down - But Not Yet Bruce Buckley November 2, 2017 No Comments Multiuse, multifamily and office are strong, depending on cityRead More
Top Owners Sourcebook: Owners Ramp Up Programs Owners expecting more progress on productivity Gary J. Tulacz November 2, 2017 No Comments Owners continue to write the checks that support the expanding market.Read More
Amid 'Fragile' National Economies, Firms Push Robust Strategies Scott Blair Debra K. Rubin Janice L. Tuchman Alisa Zevin November 1, 2017 No Comments Global market experts weigh in on best approaches to boost project leadership and profits, and cut risk and costsRead More