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Construction starts rose in December 2022

Construction starts jumped 27% in December 2022 after falling in November 2022 as manufacturing and infrastructure projects drove gains.

January 25, 2023

How do you know whether you are difficult to work for?

If you have any concerns about being a bad boss, there are questions you can ask yourself to help you assess whether it might be difficult to work for you.

January 24, 2023

Housing starts fell in December 2022

Housing starts dropped 1.4% in December 2022 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.382 million units, and single-family home starts rose 11.3%.

January 24, 2023

What are contractors’ top concerns for 2023?

Recession, material costs, supply chain issues and an industry labor shortage are some of the issues topping the list of contractors’ worries for the upcoming year.

January 19, 2023

What five factors cause employee burnout?

Learn about the root causes of employee burnout and steps you can take to avoid them at your company.

January 17, 2023

Contractor confidence rose in December 2022 as backlog was unchanged

The Associated Builders and Contractors’ Construction Confidence Index readings for sales expectations and profit margin expectations increased in December 2022.

January 12, 2023

IRS releases 2023 standard mileage rates

The IRS has announced the 2023 optional standard mileage rates.

January 5, 2023

Construction starts fell in November 2022

Construction starts dropped 18% in November 2022 after rising in October 2022 as fewer large projects broke ground.

January 4, 2023

How can new managers earn respect from employees?

Making the effort to gain respect can reap benefits, such as increasing employee engagement, productivity and job satisfaction.

January 3, 2023

Housing starts fell slightly in November

Housing starts dropped 0.5% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.427 million units, and single-family home starts fell 4.1%.

December 22, 2022

Contractor confidence rose in November as backlog increased

The Associated Builders and Contractors’ Construction Confidence Index readings for staffing levels and profit margin expectations increased in November.

December 20, 2022

Are your hiring practices outdated?

As the construction industry continues to struggle with a labor shortage, it is important you are aware of common hiring practices that may be outdated or ineffective.

December 14, 2022

Great leaders must know how to communicate

Learn about four strategies to help you motivate your employees and ensure you are an excellent communicator and effective leader.

December 14, 2022

Construction starts rise in October

Construction starts climbed 8% in October after falling in September; nonbuilding construction rose 26%.

November 29, 2022

Contractor confidence weakened in October

The Associated Builders and Contractors’ Construction Confidence Index readings for staffing levels and profit margin expectations decreased in October.

November 16, 2022

Late financial payments cost the construction industry $208 billion in 2022

The late payment number for 2022 is a 53% increase compared with $136 billion in 2021 and significantly affects contractors financially.

November 15, 2022

What warning signs should you watch for when assessing leadership potential?

When assessing leadership potential in others, people often focus on popular but problematic traits.

November 9, 2022

What are the top 10 causes of claims or disputes in construction?

Inflation, supply chain disruptions and rising materials costs are affecting construction projects, and many causes of claims and disputes are linked to trying to save time and money.

November 8, 2022

How can you address one of the biggest risks your company faces?

To help members address cyber liability risks, NRCA is partnered with Acrisure, Grand Rapids, Mich., to offer NRCA’s Cyber Liability Insurance Program.

November 8, 2022

How can you get honest feedback from your team?

Getting feedback from your direct reports is crucial so you can gauge how your behaviors and practices affect your team and determine whether you should do something differently.

November 3, 2022

Why are construction companies more vulnerable to cyberattacks?

A study conducted by safetydetectives.com reports construction companies are the third most common type of industry to be targeted by hackers.

November 2, 2022

How can you help prevent employee burnout?

After dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and its challenges for a couple of years, more organizations are seeing unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety and burnout.

October 27, 2022

How to combat workforce challenges in a post-pandemic construction industry

The COVID-19 pandemic created many workforce issues for the construction industry, and companies can adapt business approaches to help combat the challenges.

October 25, 2022