National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.1% in October. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.1 trillion for the month.

The trend in the industry is toward implementing integrated platforms — a connected system of solutions — to help companies step up and meet the challenge through scalability. But it’s not a small undertaking. In fact, you may still think you’re not ready for a fully integrated platform. Or perhaps you’re interested in just a couple of connected software solutions — for now. Or you want to ease your way into using a platform and get used to working with it.

Your battle plans are always perfect on paper, until the very second they’re executed in the field. As a construction project manager or project team member, you probably can relate to this more than anyone, as no project is built exactly how it’s drawn up. There are always challenges and changes to deal with. That’s why change orders have been a staple of construction processes for as long as anyone can remember. If handled properly, change orders can boost a contractor's revenue and profit margins. If handled poorly, they can, at best, lead to profit fade and project delays, and, at worst, cripple a project, create costly conflicts and litigation, and permanently damage contractors’ reputations.

The national construction industry added 23,000 jobs on net in October, according to data released today by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 219,000 jobs, an increase of 2.8%.

National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.3% in September. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.1 trillion for the month.

End of the year is fast approaching! Now is the time to order your tax forms and learn more about e-filing.

Understanding the distinctions between independent contractors and employees is essential for construction company owners to ensure compliant and efficient payroll management. From tax obligations and payroll expenses to overtime regulations and record-keeping, each classification has significant implications.

The national construction industry added 11,000 jobs on net in September, according to data released today by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 217,000 jobs, an increase of 2.8%.

National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.4% in August. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.09 trillion for the month.

The White House recently announced that the Department of Labor (DOL) will publish a rule that will raise wage standards of construction workers by updating prevailing wage regulations issued under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts.