Keeping Business Going in a Time of Crisis

    The efforts to manage the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak in order to minimize the loss of life have already had a profound effect on U.S. businesses, including the construction industry. However, the impact on construction has been far from uniform. In order to help the industry better understand the implications of this moment, Dodge Data & Analytics launched an online survey of contractors to its contractor panel, which fielded from March 19 to March 31. The findings capture the… Read More »Keeping Business Going in a Time of Crisis

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      The Rise of Modular Construction: A Deep Dive into the Perspectives of Architects and Contractors on Its Current and Future Use – Webinar

      Use of modular construction has been growing in the construction industry, and research from Dodge Data & Analytics suggests that its expansion could lead to a profound change on how construction is done in the U.S. Join us for this exclusive complimentary on-demand presentation – hosted by Donna Laquidara-Carr, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Data & Analytics. This webinar will look at the persistent issues in the industry that are driving engagement with modular construction, the sectors most likely… Read More »The Rise of Modular Construction: A Deep Dive into the Perspectives of Architects and Contractors on Its Current and Future Use – Webinar

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        The Civil Quarterly 2021 Issue 2

        The Civil Quarterly (TCQ) features original research collected quarterly from civil contractors and engineers. The research provides a snapshot of the current business health of contractors operating in the dynamic civil sector, and each issue also offers insights into some of the many trends that are transforming the sector through research, interviews and feature articles. This quarter’s issue features: The latest on civil contractors’ business conditions, including their confidence in the market and the supply chain issues they face New… Read More »The Civil Quarterly 2021 Issue 2

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          Building Materials Good Enough to Eat

          America throws away an astonishing 30–40% of our food supply, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s an ethically indefensible practice, given how many people at home and abroad regularly suffer from extreme hunger and malnutrition, not to mention the many other productive uses for organic matter. Here’s a cool one, fresh off the vine, so to speak: Researchers from the University of Tokyo have unveiled a new building material, comparable to those made from wood powder, but composed… Read More »Building Materials Good Enough to Eat

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            Robotics Are Revolutionizing Infrastructure Inspection

            It should come as no surprise that the nation’s infrastructure is in poor shape. The American Society of Civil Engineers has long been sounding the alarm with its recurring infrastructure report card, awarding the U.S. an alarmingly C- for 2021. (And that’s a marked improvement over the D+ overall score from the previous round, in 2017.) The questionable condition of our roads and bridges only foregrounds the necessity for safe and reliable inspections, a concern that Ron Stupi, Senior Vice… Read More »Robotics Are Revolutionizing Infrastructure Inspection

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              Dodge Momentum Index Loses Steam In June (July 8, 2021)

              Following six months of consecutive gains, the Dodge Momentum Index fell to 165.8 (2000=100) in June, down 5% from the revised May reading of 175.1. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year. The decline in June was the result of losses in both institutional planning, which fell 7%,… Read More »Dodge Momentum Index Loses Steam In June (July 8, 2021)

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                Zweig M&A Report, June 28, 2021 to July 4, 2021

                Zweig Group‘s weekly mergers and acquisitions report for the AEC industry encompasses both U.S. and global markets. Here are some of the top deals for the week of June 28 to July 4: ArchitectureCORE Design Group of York, Pennsylvania, with Richard F. Mula Architects of Lancaster, Pennsylvania ArchitecturePerkins Eastman of New York with MEIS Architects of New York Construction ServicesSam Companies of Austin, Texas, with Marbach, Brady & Weaver and Marbach-Palm (together known as Marbach) of Elkhart, Indiana EngineeringAssystem of Sourbevoie, France, with STUP of Mumbai, India EngineeringProgressive Engineering… Read More »Zweig M&A Report, June 28, 2021 to July 4, 2021

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                  Q1 2021 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index

                  The Commercial Construction Index (CCI) is a quarterly economic indicator designed to gauge what drives the commercial construction industry and its leaders, based on research conducted with contractors. Topics covered include the three factors from which the Index is derived—backlog levels, new business opportunities and revenue forecasts—and additional market drivers such as workforce, financing, and materials and equipment trends. The Index also features a quarterly spotlight on revolving construction industry topics The Q1 CCI is 62, continuing its slow recovery… Read More »Q1 2021 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index

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                    The Emerging Value of Remote Inspection in Civil Construction – On Demand Webinar

                    Even before the COVID-19 crisis, the potential of remote inspections to help automate parts of the inspection process was gaining attention as a means to improve the inspection process, free up inspectors’ time to focus on more high-value tasks and help project owners deal with shrinking budgets. Now the pandemic has put a spotlight on the value of remote inspection to help reduce the number of people on dynamic jobsites to improve safety and health. However, the industry is still… Read More »The Emerging Value of Remote Inspection in Civil Construction – On Demand Webinar

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                      The Business Value of BIM for Mechanical and HVAC Construction

                      Use of BIM across the project team is critical to improve project outcomes. This SmartMarket Report takes a deep dive into the use of BIM by mechanical and HVAC contractors, and the findings reveal that their engagement is not only widespread, but it is encouraging growth in related activities such as prefabrication and modular construction. The study provides a detailed portrait of how these sheet metal/ducting, mechanical piping, plumbing and multi-trade contractors are using BIM. It also reveals the multiple… Read More »The Business Value of BIM for Mechanical and HVAC Construction

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