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Contractors

Conflict resolution is a critical skill for contractors

Contractors interact with other companies seventeen times a day on average, and nearly half of those interactions (eight) involve conflicts, according to a report by Dodge Construction Network and Dusty Robotics. The study suggests that specialty trade contractors, in particular, rarely experience good resolution from conflicts. 

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Multifamily Housing | Rob Cassidy | Aug 19, 2019

Top 10 outdoor amenities in multifamily housing for 2019

Top 10 results in the “Outdoor Amenities” category in our Multifamily Design+Construction Amenities Survey 2019.

Multifamily Housing | Rob Cassidy | Aug 12, 2019

Multifamily Amenities 2019: Rethinking the $30,000 cup of coffee

What amenities are “must-have” rather than “nice to have” for the local market? Which amenities will attract the renters or buyers you’re targeting? The 2019 Multifamily Amenities Survey measured 113 amenity choices.

Codes and Standards | Jun 27, 2019

Public restrooms being used for changing clothes, phone conversations, and 'getting away'

About 60% of Americans use a public restroom one to five times a week, according to the latest annual hand washing survey conducted by Bradley Corporation.

Industry Research | Jun 11, 2019

New research suggests individual work spaces increase productivity

The research was conducted by Perkins Eastman and Three H.

Industry Research | Apr 8, 2019

New research finds benefits to hiring architectural services based on qualifications

Government agencies gain by evaluating beyond price, according to a new Dodge survey of government officials. 

Office Buildings | Jul 17, 2018

Transwestern report: Office buildings near transit earn 65% higher lease rates

Analysis of 15 major metros shows the average rent in central business districts was $43.48/sf for transit-accessible buildings versus $26.01/sf for car-dependent buildings.

Market Data | May 29, 2018

America’s fastest-growing cities: San Antonio, Phoenix lead population growth

San Antonio added 24,208 people between July 2016 and July 2017, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Industry Research | Jan 30, 2018

AIA’s Kermit Baker: Five signs of an impending upturn in construction spending

Tax reform implications and rebuilding from natural disasters are among the reasons AIA’s Chief Economist is optimistic for 2018 and 2019.

Market Data | Jan 30, 2018

AIA Consensus Forecast: 4.0% growth for nonresidential construction spending in 2018

The commercial office and retail sectors will lead the way in 2018, with a strong bounce back for education and healthcare.

Market Data | Jan 29, 2018

Year-end data show economy expanded in 2017; Fixed investment surged in fourth quarter

The economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.6% during the fourth quarter of 2017.

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