Anirban Basu, chief economist for Associated Builders and Contractors, will present Construction Executive’s “2025 Construction Economic Update and Forecast” on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT). With the U.S. presidential election decided, the Federal Reserve starting its rate-cutting cycle and volatility over large parts of the world, Basu returns to update […]
Anirban Basu, chief economist for Associated Builders and Contractors, will present Construction Executive’s “2024 Q3 Construction Economic Update and Forecast” on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT). With less than a month before Americans head to the polls for a presidential election, ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu will share the latest […]
With disputes being an almost inevitable aspect of large-scale construction projects, construction professionals need to be equipped with the tools to address potential conflicts early and efficiently, while minimizing disruptions to project timelines and budgets. This webinar is designed to provide construction professionals across all sectors with a deep understanding of alternative dispute-resolution provisions within […]
Artificial intelligence stands to rapidly transform the construction industry. By harnessing advanced algorithms and machine learning, AI can optimize every stage of the construction process, from initial planning to project completion. Tasks like site inspections, equipment maintenance and project visualization could be streamlined through AI-powered tools, leading to increased efficiency, reduced costs and improved safety. […]
Prevailing wage in construction is complicated due to variations in wage rates across different regions and the diverse scope of construction projects. Understanding prevailing wage is crucial because it ensures fair compensation for workers, maintains a level playing field among contractors and promotes the quality and safety standards essential for the construction industry’s integrity and […]
How do you mitigate contractor risks when performing work on various jobsites? As the safety leader, you can ensure every step in your contractor management journey includes the same safety culture from the top down with a strong technology solution.
Anirban Basu, chief economist for Associated Builders and Contractors, is back to address the economic wows and woes for the construction industry in 2022. In the first of the series for 2022, Basu will share the latest insights from both industry-specific and general economic indicators to provide a picture of what is likely to be […]
The construction industry will continue its surge in 2022. To compete, companies must learn how to remain resilient against supply-chain disruptions, labor shortages and financial instability. Are you ready to navigate these uncertainties? Join HUB International’s panel of construction risk-management experts as they discuss new ways to manage growing risks in 2022. Learn the importance […]
In the past five years, the use of modular construction methods has doubled in the United States, and it’s expected to represent more than 10% of all construction work by the year 2030. Shifting construction away from traditional sites and into factories is enabling contractors to build faster and better—reducing claims by standardizing work and […]
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