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Signals and Signposts

The current and future economy, trends in design and construction, political influence – sometimes we have something to say about topics which may be signs of things to come.

As the shortage of skilled workers continues and the demand for units grows, you can expect that more modular production will be tried across the country.
In May, estimated not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates fell nationally and in 46 states on a year-over-year basis, according to an analysis of U.S. Bureau of...
Some significant players on Wall Street, including Goldman Sachs, are putting more of their cash into startups that aim to boost automation in the construction industry.
OSHA inspections are expected to increase following comments from the head of the Department of Labor, pointing to a boost in spending on enforcement in the agency’s proposed...
Seasonally adjusted construction employment rose from May 2018 to May 2019 in 39 states and the District of Columbia, declined in 10 states and remained unchanged in Kansas, an...
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Contractors' bid prices dipped in May, while materials and service input costs were flat for the month, based on the latest producer price indexes (PPIs). 
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