Tag: Dive
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December 2024 economic roundup | Construction Dive
Contractors ended 2024 on a cautiously optimistic note, as the latest construction data revealed resilience alongside lingering challenges. Backlog held steady at 8.4 months as contractors expressed some optimism about private construction prospects. The possibility of lower borrowing costs and clearer policy direction following the presidential election buoyed confidence. Groundbreakings also gained momentum to close…
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Why mentorship matters | Construction Dive
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Ratan Lal is a preconstruction professional for Atlanta-based construction services firm H.J. Russell and Co. with about 10 years of experience in project management. Opinions are the author’s own. The construction industry has been the foundation of…
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Multifamily starts fall dramatically | Construction Dive
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Starts for buildings with five or more units fell dramatically in November, dropping 28.8% year over year and 24.1% month over month to a seasonally adjusted rate of 264,000, according to a monthly report from…