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 […]
The construction industry has learned the long-standing challenges of labor productivity and on-time project delivery from past recessions (and recently COVID-19). As a result, firms have realized that current and historical data play an important part in business decision making and may even change the course of the industry. While artificial intelligence and machine learning […]
High-performing teams need clearly defined goals, roles and responsibilities, with a heavy dose of effective measurement and communication to drive continuous improvement. That's true whether the mission is to score points, defend a goal or ensure safer workplaces.
Anirban Basu, chief economist for Associated Builders and Contractors, returns for the first of his 2023 quarterly economic forecast webinars. This webinar will review the circumstances at the end of Q1 2023 and discuss the risks and opportunities for the industry during the rest of the year. Basu’s presentations frequently reference the Architecture Billings Index, […]
Join the “2023 Q3 Construction Economic Update and Forecast” presented by Anirban Basu, chief economist for Associated Builders and Contractors, happening on Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT). Basu will offer insights into the recent performance of the U.S. economy as well as short- and longer–term outlooks designed specifically for commercial contractors […]
Join ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu for a review of the construction economy during the first two quarters of 2023—plus insights into the road ahead. Is a recession coming or not? Join us to find out.
Construction and related services companies that can speed up their operations, better manage complex workloads and spot new opportunities are better positioned to capitalize on increased growth within the industry. In this webinar, you’ll discover ways to increase profitability within the construction project life cycle and stay ahead of the curve.
Change is the only constant in construction. Prepare for the unexpected. Learn how to stay agile and use technology to forecast the future.
While the construction industry has lagged somewhat in the adoption of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, this is changing as digitalization reaches every business sector. A window of opportunity is open for construction firms that adopt digital business processes before their competitors—including purpose-built ERP software. A construction ERP system sets a foundation that digitizes and […]
In this session, Construction Data Strategist Meena Abdelkodoos will discuss practical advice for leveraging data analytics to drive better decision making across your construction business.
