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    Q1 2021 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index

    The Commercial Construction Index (CCI) is a quarterly economic indicator designed to gauge what drives the commercial construction industry and its leaders, based on research conducted with contractors. Topics covered include the three factors from which the Index is derived—backlog levels, new business opportunities and revenue forecasts—and additional market drivers such as workforce, financing, and materials and equipment trends. The Index also features a quarterly spotlight on revolving construction industry topics The Q1 CCI is 62, continuing its slow recovery… Read More »Q1 2021 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index

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      The Business Value of BIM for Mechanical and HVAC Construction

      Use of BIM across the project team is critical to improve project outcomes. This SmartMarket Report takes a deep dive into the use of BIM by mechanical and HVAC contractors, and the findings reveal that their engagement is not only widespread, but it is encouraging growth in related activities such as prefabrication and modular construction. The study provides a detailed portrait of how these sheet metal/ducting, mechanical piping, plumbing and multi-trade contractors are using BIM. It also reveals the multiple… Read More »The Business Value of BIM for Mechanical and HVAC Construction

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        Construction Productivity: Impacts from the Construction Labor Shortage | Construction Podcast

        Listen to “A Podcast That Builds” host Ben Johnson and Dodge’s Donna Laquidara-Carr discuss the findings from the 2017 Q4 CCI Report, including insights into improving construction productivity and updates on the construction labor shortage. Below is a transcript of this construction podcast. Ben Johnson:     Welcome to “A Podcast That Builds”, construction industry experts, keeping you in the know with news trends and analysis that will shape the future of building. And today we are talking about the fourth quarter CCI Report,… Read More »Construction Productivity: Impacts from the Construction Labor Shortage | Construction Podcast

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          Construction Trends: Construction Backlog and the Construction Worker Shortage

          The 2019 Q2 Commercial Construction Index Report shows boosted construction backlogs, but revenues are plateauing. Listen to Dodge’s Ben Johnson and Donna Laquidara-Carr discuss the 2019 Q2 CCI Report, including the impact from the construction worker shortage and the increased tariffs’ construction costs and other important construction trends. Below is a transcript of this construction podcast. Ben Johnson:     Hello and welcome to this episode of “A Podcast That Builds”. I’m your host Ben Johnson. And joining me today is show regular Donna… Read More »Construction Trends: Construction Backlog and the Construction Worker Shortage

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            The Business Value of GIS for Design and Construction

            Our physical world is a rich three-dimensional experience. While architectural and engineering design tools have been dramatically advancing to more effectively engage with 3D, geospatial (GIS) information has also been evolving from 2D maps into detailed surface, subsurface and land-use datasets and visualizations. Now these exciting advancements are joining forces to provide fully informed 3D contextual environments. Esri and Autodesk have partnered with Dodge Data & Analytics on research to understand exactly how the design and construction industry is currently… Read More »The Business Value of GIS for Design and Construction

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              The Civil Quarterly 2021 Issue 1

              The Civil Quarterly (TCQ) features original research collected quarterly from civil contractors and engineers. The research provides a snapshot of the current business health of contractors operating in the dynamic civil sector, and each issue also offers insights into some of the many trends that are transforming the sector through research, interviews and feature articles. This quarter’s issue features: The latest on civil contractors’ business conditions, including their confidence in the market and workforce challenges. Data on how prepared contractors… Read More »The Civil Quarterly 2021 Issue 1

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                Construction Bidding Opportunities as of 07/05/2021

                Written by Dodge on July 5, 2021 If you’re bidding for construction contracts, here’s a list from the Dodge Construction Central database to get you started. Click on the project name for detailed information, or to get the complete list and detailed information of all construction projects in the Dodge Construction Central database, get in touch with Dodge by requesting a demo, with the chat feature, or at 877-784-9556.  

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                  New projects near me in the U.S. as of 07/05/2021

                  Written by Dodge on July 5, 2021 New Construction Projects USA is a free listing of select new construction projects and construction leads from across the United States. Click on the project name for detailed information, or to get the complete list of construction leads and detailed information of all U.S. new construction projects in the Dodge Construction Central database, get in touch with Dodge by requesting a demo below, with the chat feature, or at 877-784-9556.  

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                    Construction Bidding Opportunities as of 06/28/2021

                    Written by Dodge on June 28, 2021 If you’re bidding for construction contracts, here’s a list from the Dodge Construction Central database to get you started. Click on the project name for detailed information, or to get the complete list and detailed information of all construction projects in the Dodge Construction Central database, get in touch with Dodge by requesting a demo, with the chat feature, or at 877-784-9556.  

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