Industry Research
Compensation for architects increased, in average, about 12% nationally from early 2017 to early 2019. Charts: AIA Compensation Report
The latest AIA report breaks down its survey data by 44 positions and 28 metros.
The vast majority of construction firms responding to a new survey about employee availability is finding it harder than ever to find and hire hourly craft workers. Image: AGC-Autodesk
A new AGC-Autodesk survey finds more companies turning to technology to support their jobsites....
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AGC asks for more funding for education and increased immigration to fill gaps.
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About 60% of Americans use a public restroom one to five times a week, according to the latest an...
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The research was conducted by Perkins Eastman and Three H.
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Government agencies gain by evaluating beyond price, according to a new Dodge survey of governmen...
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Analysis of 15 major metros shows the average rent in central business districts was $43.48/sf fo...
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San Antonio, Texas, tops the list with the largest population gain with an increase of over 24,200 people, an average of 66 people per day between 2016 and 2017. Photo: Pixabay
San Antonio added 24,208 people between July 2016 and July 2017, according to U.S. Census Bureau...
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The estimate of total losses in 2017 from major natural disasters like Hurricane Harvey are at $306 billion, which shattered the previous record of $215 billion. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.
Tax reform implications and rebuilding from natural disasters are among the reasons AIA’s Chief E...
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The commercial office and retail sectors will lead the way in 2018, with a strong bounce back for...
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The economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.6% during the fourth quarter of 2017.
Over the past 10 years, the number of renters has increased by 23 million.
Energy prices have been more volatile lately.
Despite the month-over-month expansion, nonresidential spending fell 1.3 percent from November 20...
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There are risks to the 2018 outlook as a number of potential cost increases could come into play....
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The Total Pipeline stands at 12,427 Projects/2,084,940 Rooms.
CBI is a leading economic indicator that reflects the amount of construction work under contract,...
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Despite rising construction labor and materials costs, 55% of contractors expect their profit mar...
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Multifamily housing and senior living developments head the list of the hottest sectors heading i...
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Thirty-seven states benefited from the rise in construction activity in their state, while 13 sta...
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Business conditions remain uneven across regions.
ConstructConnect’s quarterly report shows the most significant annual growth in the civil enginee...
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Dodge Outlook Report predicts deceleration but still growth, reflecting a mixed pattern by projec...
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Nonresidential construction spending is down 2.9% on a year-over-year basis.
Business conditions easing in the West.
Spending on nonresidential construction services is still down on a YOY basis.
Design services remain in high demand across all regions and in all major sectors.
Hurricane recovery efforts expected to heighten concerns about labor scarcities in the south, whe...
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As of Sept. 14, 166 properties reported damage to 8,956 units, about 1.4% of the total supply of...
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