The accompanying table records the 10 largest construction project starts in Canada in September 2018. 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. There are several reasons for highlighting upcoming large projects. Such jobs have often received a fair […]
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Whether in the concrete or walls and ceilings trade, most small contractors are on the hunt for their next project. With razor-thin profit margins and competitors popping up overnight, it’s easy for contractors to lose sleep as they struggle to stay in the game and grow their business. Compared to small firms, large construction firms […]
ConstructConnect partnered with the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Hanley Wood Media and industry volunteers to revitalize the Jacquelyn House at the Santa Maria Hostel in Houston, Texas as part of AEC Cares’ eighth annual “blitz build.” “ConstructConnect, along with the AIA and Hanley Wood Media, is proud of the contribution that AEC Cares made […]
According to a recent post, the construction industry as a whole has seen little to no improvement in productivity over the past eight decades. While productivity plateaus and construction projects become more complex and time-intensive, construction companies also face tedious day-to-day management and inaccuracies that can tank a project’s profitability. Some business owners are finding […]
At their September-ending closing values, the major U.S. stock market indices were all within a hair’s breadth of their 52-week highs. Investor sentiment, however, shifted radically in the second week of October. There was a sudden awakening to the threats imperiling the future growth of the economy and of earnings. On October 14 relative to […]
We’ve compiled the list of Top 10 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Standards for Construction for fiscal year 2018 (October 2017 through September 2018) and there aren’t many changes from last year’s list. Every year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releases the Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards from the previous fiscal year. The […]
Listed below are ConstructConnect’s Hot Commercial Construction Projects for the week of October 8 – 12, 2018. 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. Alabama Candlewood Suites / Madison Location: Madison, AL Building Use: Hotel […]
The accompanying tables show 20 of the largest upcoming Water Treatment Plant and Manufacturing & Warehousing construction projects in the U.S. They are all in the planning stage and are mainly new projects, but may also involve additions and/or alterations. Shopping centers, hotels, office buildings, medical buildings, educational buildings, libraries and museums, sports and entertainment […]
The accompanying table shows 20 of the largest upcoming Ontario and Quebec construction projects in Canada. They are all in the planning stage and are mainly new projects, but may also involve additions and/or alterations. Shopping centers, hotels, office buildings, medical buildings, educational buildings, government buildings, industrial projects, oil and gas projects, and electric power […]
Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy requires detailed editorial commentary, often supported by relevant tables and graphs. This construction infographic looks at U.S. motor vehicle and parts imports. At the same time, though, there are many topics (e.g., relating to demographics, housing starts, etc.) that cry out for compelling […]
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