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Economist Lowers Expectations for 2017 & 2018

Construction Equipment

ConstructConnect released of its Q2 2017 Forecast Quarterly Report yesterday, revising its 2017 predictions and modifying its 2018 outlook. The report says the year-over-year grand total 2017 starts change forecast has been eased back to +4.8 percent figure that was estimated in Q1 of this year. percent.

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Why You Need a Long-Term Construction Software Partner

Viewpoint Construction Technology

By 2020, technology adoption in construction is expected to reach 70 percent, according to a 2017 report from McKinsey Global Institute. Meanwhile, JBKnowledge’s Construction Technology Report noted that workflows like accounting, estimating and project management depend more and more on integrated software.

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ABC, AIA and NAHB Economists Predict Industry Growth Through 2017

Construction Superintendent Magazine

. – Associated Builders and Contractors’ Chief Economist Anirban Basu, American Institute of Architects’ Chief Economist Kermit Baker and National Association of Home Builders’ Chief Economist Robert Dietz predicted continued growth for the construction industry in 2017 during a recent joint economic forecast.

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New Construction Starts in 2017 to Increase 5% to $713 Billion

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Dodge Data & Analytics released its 2017 Dodge Construction Outlook, a mainstay in construction industry forecasting and business planning. construction starts for 2017 will advance 5 percent to $713 billion, following gains of 11 percent in 2015 and an estimated 1 percent in 2016. NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.

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California is a Model for PACE Loan Reform

Green Building Law Update

California’s statutory changes to its existing residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing program, that became effective January 1, 2017, may be a model for residential PACE programs across the nation. 2618 , both effective January 1, 2017. The first residential PACE program started in Berkeley, California in 2007.

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U.S. grand total construction starts growth projection revised slightly downward

BD+C

ConstructConnect announced today the release of its Q3 2017 Forecast Quarterly Report. grand total construction starts growth projection for 2017 over 2016 in ConstructConnect’s Q3 report has been revised down slightly to +4.5% Earlier, it had been estimated at +6.0%. from +4.8%. 2018 remains about the same at +5.9%

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HIRI Continues to See Growth for Home Improvement Product Sales.

Contractor Magazine

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) has just released its September 2012 forecast for the size and trends in the home improvement market. TAMPA, FLA. -- The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) has just released its September 2012 forecast for the size and trends in the home improvement market. Advertisement. ); //.