Visual Display of Negative Measurements

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Preventing Cost Overruns in Construction

Most cost overruns don’t come out of nowhere. They trace back to a handful of recurring issues that show up across the construction industry. Inaccurate Estimates Underestimating material costs, labor hours, or equipment needs sets a construction project up for trouble from the start. Rushed estimates or overly optimistic numbers create a planned budget that […]

Contractor Backlog and Confidence Rise Again in April, Buoyed by Data Centers

An April increase in construction jobs precedes an uptick in contractor confidence and backlog. WASHINGTON, May 12—Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.8 months in April, according to an ABC member survey conducted from April 20 to May 4. The reading is up 0.2 months from March and up […]