Tag: Reports
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Dodge Construction Network Reports 16% Jump in June Construction Starts
Total construction starts increased 16% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.33 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. The growth was led by a 39% surge in nonresidential building starts, while residential starts declined 1% and nonbuilding starts rose 2%. “Construction starts saw solid growth in June, alongside particular strength in manufacturing…
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Office conversions accelerate, but many older buildings face demolition: reports
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Office conversions are becoming more popular across the U.S. as building owners work to repurpose vacant space amid record-high vacancies and cities seek to address housing shortages, Yardi said in its June 2025 National Office Report on…
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Gordian Reports Concrete Construction Material Costs Holding
It seems everything is more expensive. Eggs, for one easy example. Practically everything else in the grocery store. In construction, the fluctuating price of materials seems never to favor the contractor. Even concrete, the annual perspective according to Gordian, says that the price of concrete is up 0.84 percent from Q2 of 2024. In their…
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Wates reports progress on inclusion and diversity
Wates has revealed the impact of its inclusion and diversity strategy since its launch five years ago. Its Inclusion and Diversity Impact Report 2024 outlines how its three core priorities – fair treatment, fair opportunities, and fair hiring – have helped to guide positive change across the business. The report shows that since the inclusion and diversity…
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ABC Reports Construction Labor Force Churn Advance in January
There has been a labor shortage in the construction industry for the past few years and according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data, as of the last day of January, there were 236,000 job openings. Associated Builders and Contractors This data was released in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor…
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Filta Kitchen Solutions Reports Record Growth, Plans 2025 Expansion
Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions, a leader in environmentally responsible commercial kitchen services, has announced a record-breaking year in 2024. The company reached a significant milestone by recycling over 1 billion pounds of used cooking oil into biodiesel fuel, underscoring its commitment to sustainability and innovation. “Reaching the milestone of recycling a billion pounds is both…
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Field Reports the Smart Way – Interview with ArchiSnapper
In this podcast interview I have two guests: Jeroen de Paepe and Pieter Eerlings of ArchiSnapper. Jerry and Peter share the story of their company and tell about their mobile app for field reports, ArchiSnapper. Jerry and Peter of ArchiSnapper The founders of ArchiSnapper originally offered Web and mobile software development. When one of their…