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Labor shortages have persisted in the construction industry for years—but where specifically are we seeing the most lags and what…

The construction industry is facing some steep hurdles today. Rising material and labor costs are cutting margins. But what exactly…

In the last two weeks, this blog has narrowed in on the subcontractor market and the remodeling market, looking at…

Economic forces, political unrest, labor shortages, supply-chain woes, and so many other factors are having an impact on the construction…

Material and labor costs are rising, rising, rising, and one new report digs into the impact these extra material and…

Roughly 40-70% of a construction company’s total spending stems from procurement, and new research from McKinsey & Co., reveals many chief…

Green building is a growing trend, from construction through the lifecycle of a facility. Construction professionals are tasked with pushing…

There are myriad factors impacting the construction industry. Everything from the economy to the labor shortage is having an impact…

Today’s homebuilder needs to craft structures that are sustainable, resilient, and meets the needs of the homeowner. Today’s homebuilder also…

Money makes the world go round—and it can help get new construction-technology ventures up and off the ground. This has…