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ConstructConnect's Hot Projects - September 30, 2019

kjones@cdcnews.com (Kendall Jones) — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 12:00:00 GMT

Listed below are ConstructConnect’s Hot Commercial Construction Projects for the week of September 23 - 27, 2019. Our Hot Projects showcases three currently bidding or sub-bidding projects from all 50 states and the District of Columbia pulled from our extensive database of construction leads.

ConstructConnect Solutions in FrontRunners Quadrant

conley.smith@oncenter.com (Conley Smith) — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 11:59:59 GMT

Great news! ConstructConnect solutions—On-Screen Takeoff, Quick Bid, and PlanSwift—have again been named to the FrontRunners Quadrant for Construction Estimating Software by Software Advice.  

13 Yellow Flags ‒ Warning Signs Concerning the U.S. Economy

alex.carrick@cmdgroup.com (Alex Carrick) — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 19:26:57 GMT

The U.S. economic recovery and expansion has now lasted more than a decade, which is historically ‘long in the tooth.' With each passing month, and despite how well the major stock market indices may be doing, worries about a slowdown or next recession become harder to suppress.

3 Steps To Take Following an Accident at the Jobsite

AnnaBeth Rouse — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 18:18:11 GMT

As a construction worker, you can get so comfortable with your daily routine that it's easy to forget the risks associated on the jobsite. In high-risk jobs, like construction, becoming numb to the inherent dangers of the jobs can prove to be fatal.

Top 10 Largest Construction Project Starts in Canada and Trend Graph - August 2019

Research.canada@cmdgroup.com (ConstructConnect Project Research) — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 18:05:17 GMT

The accompanying table records the 10 largest construction project starts in Canada in August 2019. Also included is the latest trend graph on starts. This looks at 12-month moving totals of the civil and non-residential building categories in Canada.

ConstructConnect's Hot Projects - September 23, 2019

kjones@cdcnews.com (Kendall Jones) — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 13:28:10 GMT

Listed below are ConstructConnect’s Hot Commercial Construction Projects for the week of September 16 - 20, 2019. Our Hot Projects showcases three currently bidding or sub-bidding projects from all 50 states and the District of Columbia pulled from our extensive database of construction leads.

Building Relationships: One Construction Project at a Time

kjones@cdcnews.com (Kendall Jones) — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 12:00:00 GMT

Strong relationships between general contractors and subcontractors are an important component of a successful project. These relationships don’t mature overnight, and it takes time effort from both parties to build a level of trust that evolves into a strong working partnership. Putting in the work to build these relationships can be mutually beneficial to both parties and pay off for years to come.

Strategies for Surviving Your First Year as a Construction Firm

hollyawelles@gmail.com (Holly Welles) — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 18:07:25 GMT

When a firm is just beginning, the business owners can feel a range of emotions. It's exciting to start your own business venture, but it can also be an intimidating process. There are so many things that could happen in the future, especially when the business is new and trying to grow.

7 Mid-September Economic Nuggets ‒ With an Emphasis on Mega Project Construction

alex.carrick@cmdgroup.com (Alex Carrick) — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 19:20:01 GMT

While it hardly seems academically acceptable, maybe the best way to describe the current economic environment at home and around the world is to label it ‘weird.’

ConstructConnect's Hot Projects - September 16, 2019

kjones@cdcnews.com (Kendall Jones) — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 12:45:14 GMT

Listed below are ConstructConnect’s Hot Commercial Construction Projects for the week of September 9 - 13, 2019. Our Hot Projects showcases three currently bidding or sub-bidding projects from all 50 states and the District of Columbia pulled from our extensive database of construction leads.