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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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Industry Research | Mar 14, 2017

6 ways cities can prepare for a driverless future

A new report estimates 7 million drivers will shift to autonomous vehicles in 3 U.S. cities. 

Office Buildings | Mar 7, 2017

Large creative office projects generate staggering returns for property investors

A new Transwestern report examines the adaptive reuse trend across the U.S.

Industry Research | Mar 7, 2017

These are the 10 most expensive cities in the world to build in

Paris, Frankfurt, and Macau are all on the list, but none of them are more expensive than the city in the number one spot.

Office Buildings | Mar 2, 2017

White paper from Perkins Eastman and Three H examines how design can inform employee productivity and wellbeing

This paper is the first in a planned three-part series of studies on the evolution of diverse office environments and how the contemporary activity-based workplace (ABW) can be uniquely tailored to support a range of employee personalities, tasks and work modes.

Industry Research | Feb 15, 2017

Putting workers first should be every employer’s priority

The latest Sodexo report on workplace trends explores 10 factors that are impacting the global work environment.   

Industry Research | Hinge | Feb 13, 2017

How thought leadership marketing can generate referrals for your firm

The most effective way to boost your reputation is through thought leadership marketing.

Market Data | Feb 1, 2017

Nonresidential spending falters slightly to end 2016

Nonresidential spending decreased from $713.1 billion in November to $708.2 billion in December.

High-rise Construction | Jan 23, 2017

Growth spurt: A record-breaking 128 buildings of 200 meters or taller were completed in 2016

This marks the third consecutive record-breaking year for building completions over 200 meters.

Market Data | Jan 18, 2017

Fraud and risk incidents on the rise for construction, engineering, and infrastructure businesses

Seven of the 10 executives in the sector surveyed in the report said their company fell victim to fraud in the past year.

Market Data | Jan 18, 2017

Architecture Billings Index ends year on positive note

Architecture firms close 2016 with the strongest performance of the year.

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