Construction Dive

APRIL 13, 2018

The ABC said that rising material prices and wages will challenge contractor profits in 2018, despite a healthy backlog of work.

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Profitability Materials ABC Contractors 68

Construction Equipment

APRIL 24, 2020

The Associated Builders and Contractors Association said its Construction Confidence Index fell to its lowest-ever levels in all three areas it measures: sales, profit margins, and staffing levels. The survey of ABC members was taken March 20-31. Fewer than 30 percent of survey respondents expected…

ABC 63

ABC Construction Profitability Contractors 63

Construction Superintendent Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2021

ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for sales, profit margins and staffing levels increased in November. Associated Builders and Contractors reports that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.4 months in November, according to an ABC member survey conducted Nov. 19 to Dec. The reading is up 0.3

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ABC Contractors Construction Profitability 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Associated Builders and Contractors reported its Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8.4 months in November, according to an ABC member survey conducted Nov. ABCs Construction Confidence Index readings for sales, profit margins and staffing levels improved in November. The reading is down.1

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ABC Contractors Construction Profitability 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 7.5 months from its December 2020 reading, according to an ABC member survey conducted from Jan. The index reading for profit margins remained below that threshold, slipping to 47.5 months in January 2021, an increase of 0.2

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ABC Contractors Construction Profitability 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JULY 24, 2020

Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.1 Every region except the Middle States experienced an increase in backlog in June compared to May, according to an ABC member survey conducted from June 20-July 1. months in June, an increase of 0.2 months from May’s reading.

Contractors 66

Contractors ABC Profitability Construction 66

BD+C

APRIL 18, 2019

Construction industry leaders remained confident regarding nonresidential construction prospects in February 2019, according to the latest Construction Confidence Index released by Associated Builders and Contractors.

ABC 85

ABC America Profitability Contractors 85

Construction Superintendent Magazine

APRIL 16, 2022

Associated Builders and Contractors’ latest Construction Backlog Indicator has increased to 8.3 months in March, according to an ABC member survey. ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for sales, profit margins and staffing levels declined in March. The reading is up.5 5 months from March 2021.

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ABC Contractors Profitability Construction 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Associated Builders and Contractors’ Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.4 months in October, according to an ABC member survey conducted Oct. ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for sales and staffing levels improved in October, while the reading for profit margins inched slightly lower.

Contractors 52

Contractors ABC Construction Profitability 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

percent of construction contractors surveyed believe mobile technology is important or very important for their business. While many contractors recognize mobile technology’s important role, many still have a long way to go to make the most of mobile. As we mentioned, the use of mobile devices can simplify daily life for field crews.

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Mobility Software Software Viewpoint 200

Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Associated Builders and Contractors announced a collaboration with Synergis Engineering Design Solutions, a Platinum provider of Autodesk products, to bring Building Information Modeling training to ABC contractor members to make them more productive, efficient and profitable. frontpage'

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ABC Arlington Contractors BIM 40

ENR Construction

JULY 12, 2022

The survey also shows an expectation that contractor profit margins will drop over the next six months—the first time a reduction has been anticipated since last October.

ABC 67

ABC Profitability Industrial Contractors 67

Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Associated Builders and Contractors reported its Construction Backlog Indicator rebounded to 7.7 months from September’s reading, according to an ABC member survey conducted from Oct. ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for sales, profit margins and staffing levels increased in October. 20 to Nov.

Contractors 52

Contractors ABC Profitability Construction 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 16, 2022

Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to nine months in May from 8.8 months in April, according to an ABC member survey conducted May 17-June 3. Contractors with more than $100 million in annual revenues enjoyed the highest backlog, at 13.2 months in April to 9.3

Contractors 52

Contractors ABC Construction Profitability 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Associated Builders and Contractors reports that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.1 months in October, according to an ABC member survey conducted from Oct. However, ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for sales and profit margins declined in October, while the index for staffing rose slightly.

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Contractors ABC Profitability Construction 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.6 months in September, according to an ABC member survey conducted Sept. ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for sales, profit margins and staffing levels improved in September. The reading is down.4

Contractors 52

Contractors ABC Construction Profitability 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

MAY 23, 2022

Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.8 The index readings for sales and staffing levels declined in April, while the reading for profit margins moved higher. months in April, according to an member survey conducted from April 20 to May 4. The reading is up 0.9

Contractors 52

Contractors ABC Construction Profitability 52

Levelset

JUNE 6, 2022

Construction projects rely on contractors completing the work they started and meeting the design intent. In an attempt to hold contractors accountable, many projects use retention holdbacks, also known as retainage. These holdbacks need to be accounted for by every party to a project: owner, general contractor, and subcontractor.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 17, 2021

Associated Builders and Contractors reports that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.0 months in May, according to an ABC member survey conducted from May 20 to June 2, 0.1 While ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for sales increased modestly in May, confidence regarding profit margins and staffing levels slipped.

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Materials ABC Contractors Profitability 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Associated Builders and Contractors reports that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 9 months in September, according to an ABC member survey conducted Sept. View ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index tables for September. The reading is 1.4 months higher than in Sept.

Contractors 52

Contractors ABC Construction Profitability 52

Construction Law Monitor

JUNE 2, 2011

to update how contractors are taxed. The introduction was immediately applauded by the Associated Builders and Contractors , who claim the bill will modify the tax code to help small construction contractors that are facing increased costs in energy, labor and materials. Wally Herger (R-Calif.), David McKinley (R-W.Va.)

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Contractors IRS ABC Profitability 48

Levelset

APRIL 28, 2022

In recent years, inflation, supply chain issues, and labor shortages have only increased the likelihood of project delays, performance issues, and contractor default. While general contractors commonly use performance bonds to reduce the risk of default, a bond ultimately protects the property owner, not the GC.

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Insurance Contractors Claims ABC 52

BD+C

MARCH 29, 2017

Expectations for 2017 have become less optimistic, but the majority of industrial and commercial construction contractors still expect growth this year, according to the latest Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Construction Confidence Index (CCI).

Contractors 40

Contractors ABC Profitability Commercial 40

Construction Superintendent Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Associated Builders and Contractors’ Construction Backlog Indicator has increased to 9.2 months in November, according to an ABC member survey conducted Nov. View ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index tables for November 2022. The reading is.8 8 months higher than in November 2021.

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Commercial ABC Construction Profitability 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 20, 2018

. – Despite ongoing concerns regarding labor force availability and rising interest rates, and emerging concerns regarding tariffs and construction materials prices, construction contractors emerged from the first quarter of 2018 with tremendous confidence, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors Construction Confidence Index.

ABC 40

ABC Profitability Construction Washington 40

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JULY 11, 2023

Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8.9 months in June, according to an ABC member survey conducted June 20-July 5. ABC’s Construction Confidence Index reading for sales, profit margins. The reading is unchanged from June 2022.

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ABC Construction Profitability Infrastructure 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JULY 19, 2022

Associated Builders and Contractors reports that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell 0.1 months, according to an ABC member survey conducted June 21-July 5. The index readings for sales, profit margins and staffing levels declined in June. months in June and stands at 8.9 The reading is up 0.4 months from June 2021.

ABC 40

ABC Profitability Construction Contractors 40

Construction Superintendent Magazine

APRIL 20, 2018

Commercial and industrial construction contractors entered 2018 with abundant confidence regarding sales and staffing levels for the next six months, according to the latest Construction Confidence Index released by Associated Builders and Contractors. The CCI for profit margin expectations fell from 62.4 WASHINGTON, D.C.

Contractors 40

Contractors Profitability Construction Washington 40

Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The average contractor is less confident regarding business prospects for the next six months, but the nonresidential construction recovery is anticipated to remain in place, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors Construction Confidence Index released recently. Although two indices fell, Read more.

Contractors 40

Contractors Profitability Washington Industrial 40

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JULY 20, 2016

percent on a monthly basis according to a recent analysis of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index released by Associated Builders and Contractors. Commodity prices stabilized in March and in many cases, including natural gas and oil, have been edging higher,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.

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ABC Statistics Construction Washington 40

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2019

. — While construction industry leaders remained confident in the third quarter of 2018, optimism slipped relative to the second quarter, according to the latest Construction Confidence Index released by Associated Builders and Contractors.

Contractors 40

Contractors Washington Profitability Materials 40

Construction Superintendent Magazine

MARCH 1, 2019

Construction industry leaders remained predominantly confident about the nonresidential construction sector’s prospects during the final quarter of 2018, according to the latest Construction Confidence Index released by Associated Builders and Contractors.

Contractors 40

Contractors Construction Profitability Industrial 40

Fieldwire

MARCH 16, 2022

Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) : A trade association based on the merit shop philosophy, ABC helps members develop people, win work and deliver work safely, ethically and profitably. Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC). Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA).

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AIC Construction Organization ABC 52

Fieldwire

JUNE 6, 2023

Research from the ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) suggests construction has the tall task of attracting an estimated 546,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor. Read the full article on Peggy Smedley’s blog at Connected World.

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Products Construction Software Software 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 7, 2022

Clients don’t feel like they’re just another number; they value the personal attention that smaller contractors provide, which earns trust. The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) estimates the construction sector would need to bring in nearly 650,000 additional workers in 2022 to meet labor demands.

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Software Software Management Construction 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 18, 2023

Research from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) shows that while construction backlogs are high, elevated material and borrowing costs could put more pressure on contractors. The construction industry is no stranger to challenges, and the latest wave of rising costs is putting many firms to the test.

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Autodesk Construction Budgeting Budget 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 6, 2022

According to a 2022 analysis by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) , the construction industry needs 650,000 additional workers this year alone—a number that’s difficult to meet, given the highly competitive labor market. . Take Class. Quantification for Estimators and Preconstruction Managers.

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Autodesk BIM Construction Management 52