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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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Market Data | Oct 11, 2016

Building design revenue topped $28 billion in 2015

Growing profitability at architecture firms has led to reinvestment and expansion

Market Data | Oct 4, 2016

Nonresidential spending slips in August

Public sector spending is declining faster than the private sector.

Industry Research | Oct 3, 2016

Structure Tone survey shows cost is still a major barrier to building green

Climate change, resilience and wellness are also growing concerns.

Industry Research | Sep 28, 2016

Worldwide hotel construction shows modest year-over-year growth

Overall construction for hotel projects is up, but the current number of hotels currently being built has dipped slightly from one year ago.

Industry Research | Sep 27, 2016

Sterling Risk Sentiment Index indicates risk exposure perception remains stable in construction industry

Nearly half (45%) of those polled say election year uncertainty has a negative effect on risk perception in the construction market.

Industry Research | Sep 21, 2016

The global penetration of smart meters is expected to reach approximately 53% by the end of 2025

Large-scale smart meter deployments are underway across Western Europe, while new deployments continue among later adopters in the United States.

Industry Research | Sep 12, 2016

Evidence linking classroom design to improved learning mounts

A study finds the impact can be as much as 25% per year.

Healthcare Facilities | Sep 6, 2016

Chicago Faucets releases white paper: Reducing the risk of HAIs in healthcare facilities

The white paper discusses in detail four options used to mitigate transmission of waterborne bacteria

Market Data | Sep 2, 2016

Nonresidential spending inches lower in July while June data is upwardly revised to eight-year record

Nonresidential construction spending has been suppressed over the last year or so with the primary factor being the lack of momentum in public spending.

Industry Research | Sep 1, 2016

CannonDesign releases infographic to better help universities obtain more R&D funding

CannonDesign releases infographic to better help universities obtain more R&D funding.

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