2022 Construction Outlook

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Challenges & trends in year ahead By Sean Clements and Craig Tappel Shortages of just about everything but work have been coloring the construction industry since 2020 due to upheavals caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. That doesn’t look to be changing in 2022. Surmounting the challenges to get the job done – on time, on budget and complying with safety requirements – will require construction superintendents to be aware and nimble in making necessary adjustments. That’s not necessarily going to be easy. Here are the forces you’ll have to contend with in 2022: No immediate fix for supply chain disruptions … Read more

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How the Pandemic Highlights Growth Opportunities, Efficiencies in the Field

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By Phil Bouthillette Speed is one of the great differentiators in our industry. Before COVID-19 hit, construction firms of all sizes were building and fine-tuning a better mousetrap for scheduling and logistics management that would allow them to gain a competitive edge, and win new business. But the pandemic has upended traditional jobsite workflows and functions, with many well laid-out plans having to be shelved and the ability to improvise and rapidly pivot now a more valuable commodity than ever. Before tackling how to adapt and evolve, construction superintendents must have a clear view of the playing field they now … Read more

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Top 3: Strategies to Build a Safety Culture + Trends to Watch

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By Jack Cain It’s common knowledge construction is dangerous work. Over the years, the industry has built an extensive knowledge base consisting of safety do’s and don’ts. But when it comes to protecting people, it’s not enough to implement safety practices and post them on a wall. Today’s contractors must reinforce safety as the No. 1 priority by fostering a workplace culture that demonstrates care for its employees and their families, fellow craftspeople on the job and its customers. This can be accomplished by employing the following three strategies: 1) education and training, 2) implementing addiction and mental health support … Read more

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Construction Industry’s 2019 Economic Forecast Debuts at Dodge Data & Analytics 80th Annual Outlook Executive Conference

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NEW YORK, N.Y. –Dodge Data & Analytics will hold its 80th annual Dodge Construction Outlook Executive Conference Oct. 24-25 in National Harbor, Maryland. To register, visit 2019 Dodge Outlook. The annual Dodge Outlook Conference is the cornerstone event for building product manufacturers, construction service providers, contractors, engineers, industry associations and other professionals serving the construction industry to gain critical insights into the economic forecast for the North American construction industry. The forecast, presented by Dodge Chief Economist Robert Murray, also offers critical data for members of the media covering economic and sector-based trends. The 2019 Dodge Construction Outlook Executive Conference … Read more

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6 Trends on the Frontline of Construction

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By Todd Imming Construction has thrived on innovation and technological breakthroughs for millennia. Now is no different. Firms that embrace today’s cutting-edge technology and techniques can shorten project timelines, cut construction costs and promote a cleaner, more sustainable industry. The search for efficiency in terms of labor, materials and timelines has come with the territory in the construction industry from the moment someone first made a brick out of mud and then wondered if there was a better way. We’re way beyond that now, but the spirit remains the same. How can we speed up construction? What materials can we … Read more

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