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Evaluating the Current State of Labor in Construction

Barry Kaufman — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:00:06 +0000

A lot of my recent conversations with industry professionals have revolved around labor concerns. The economic headwinds caused by tariffs and the ripple effects of immigration reform have led to deep uncertainty. Contractors have many questions about how these policies will impact them, their operations and their workforce. So, I’d like to take the time to examine what’s happening in ...

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The New Tariffs and the Construction Industry

Barry Kaufman — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:54:59 +0000

I’ve had lots of conversations with contractors over the past few months, and everyone is trying to figure out how they should approach the recently proposed tariffs. I’ve found that when things are uncertain, it helps us to stick to what we know and focus on what’s in our control. With that in mind, I’ve compiled and examined insights from ...

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The 2024 Election’s Effect on Construction Backlogs

Barry Kaufman — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:00:39 +0000

The presidential election is almost here, and the impending results are generating a feeling of uncertainty across the construction industry. Both candidates have their own policy plans and, regardless of who wins, the one thing that’s guaranteed is there will be a direct impact on your business and backlog. With that in mind, I’d like to review a few of ...

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Navigating Election-Year Uncertainty

Gabi Colon — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:46:52 +0000

There’s always uncertainty at the beginning of a new year and 2024 is even more unpredictable as we approach a presidential election. The economic environment we’ve traversed and adjusted to over the last term might just be shaken up. Contractors, whose jobs can include federally funded opportunities, are directly impacted by the political landscape. Decisions made at the federal level ...

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2022 Construction Business Report

Foundation Software — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:23:05 +0000

The 2022 Construction Business Report is here!
This summer, nearly 800 construction industry professionals shared their thoughts on the processes and technology they use to run their businesses — as well as their predictions for the next year.

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2022 Q2 Industry Report: Planning for the Future

Steve Antill — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 20:14:29 +0000

There are economists saying we’re currently in a recession. Some also claim that economic stagnation is on the horizon. Others think that the economy is finally leveling out after the turbulence of the last few years.[1] These are all good guesses, but there aren’t any clear markers to indicate which is the most accurate. While I can’t say for sure ...

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2021 Q4 Industry Report: Moving Forward in Infrastructure

Steve Antill — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:43:53 +0000

As we look forward to the new year with the passing of the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, the focus for many contractors is shifting to how the changes it brings will impact their day-to-day. Starting in 2022, contractors may see a variety of new opportunities coming their way. The recently passed deal will undoubtedly lead to a multitude of ...

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