What contractors need to know for the year ahead | Dump Trucks Charlotte NC
Construction pros and economists are taking a cautious but more hopeful view on the year ahead, even in the face of the highest rate of inflation since 1982, material price surges, continuing supply chain snarls and the COVID-19 omicron variant.
While these market observers still see plenty of challenges in the sector — the endemic labor shortage being top among their concerns — their perspective at the beginning of the year marks a return, if not to normal, then at least to a resemblance of the pre-pandemic world.
Read on for more insider insights into the year ahead.
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Economic outlook: The issues that will boost, challenge construction in 2022
By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 10, 2022
Obstacles including inflation, pricing woes, omicron and more will continue into the new year, as developers face a now-or-never moment to build. Read the full article ➔
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8 construction projects to watch in 2022
By Mary Salmonsen • Jan. 6, 2022
Priced in the billions, these high-profile, high-impact jobs are expected to hit major milestones in the next year and beyond. Read the full article ➔
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7 things we know (so far) about the infrastructure act
By Julie Strupp • Jan. 11, 2022
While much of the spending package is still coming into focus, there’s a lot that construction leaders can start planning for. Read the full article ➔
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Construction's hottest sectors for 2022
By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 25, 2022
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, supply chain issues and labor shortages, these verticals are expected to outperform in 2022. Read the full article ➔
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How higher rents, rising values will drive multifamily construction in 2022
By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 11, 2022
Experts predict the factors that will influence apartment development this year. Read the full article ➔
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3 trends impacting construction's labor outlook in 2022
By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 6, 2022
As federal infrastructure spending increases demand, columbus oh dump truck company will still have to wade through confusing and ever-changing vaccine mandates. Read the full article ➔
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The 5 contech trends that will power jobsites in 2022
By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 12, 2022
From data usage to 3D printing and more, construction tech is poised to blast off this year. Read the full article ➔
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Rents will skyrocket in these 10 markets this year
By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 21, 2022
The cost of leasing an apartment will rise across the country with the largest increases in Sun Belt states, according to industry analysts. Read the full article ➔
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