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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 | Feb 18, 2016

Public restroom neglect on the rise

Americans are encountering more unkempt restrooms, triggering negative perceptions of businesses, according to a new study.

Industry Research | Feb 8, 2016

Changing of the guard: Big cities giving way to newer, less expensive offerings

U-Haul truck rental costs are a good early predictor of migration trends in the U.S.

Multifamily Housing | Feb 2, 2016

10 top bathroom design trends for 2016

Floating vanities, tricked-out showers, and freestanding tubs highlight the top bathroom design trends, according to a survey of kitchen and bath design professionals by the National Kitchen and Bath Association.

Multifamily Housing | Feb 1, 2016

Top 10 kitchen design trends for 2016

Charging stations, built-in coffeemakers, and pet stations—these are among the top kitchen design trends for the coming year, according to a new survey of kitchen and bath designers by the National Kitchen & Bath Association.

Market Data | Jan 20, 2016

Architecture Billings Index ends year on positive note

While volatility persists, architecture firms reported healthy performance for 2015.

Industry Research | David Barista | Dec 23, 2015

Meet the world’s next great construction superpower

There’s a new world construction hotbed coming down the pike (more specifically, the Mumbai Nashik Expressway), and it could mean a major boon for AEC firms.

Industry Research | Dec 21, 2015

Experts predict commercial real estate trends for 2016

Midwest Experts Predict Commercial Real Estate Trends for 2016, according to  real estate communications firm TaylorJohnson.

Industry Research | Dec 17, 2015

The 2016 commercial construction market: A contractor’s view

The CFO of Tocci Building Companies forecasts the outlook for commercial and institutional construction in 2016.

Office Buildings | Dec 9, 2015

HOK collaborates with IFMA on new workplace strategy research report

Report cites work-life balance as the top reason for implementing “distributed work” strategies.

Industry Research | Dec 8, 2015

AEC leaders say the 'talent wars' are heating up: BD+C exclusive survey

A new survey from Building Design+Construction shows that U.S. architecture, engineering, and construction firms are being stymied by the shortage of experienced design and construction professionals and project managers.

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