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Signals and Signposts

The current and future economy, trends in design and construction, political influence – sometimes we have something to say about topics which may be signs of things to come.

Construction hits 50-month high in employment, adds to private and public GDP gainsEditor’s note:  Construction Citizen is proud to partner with AGC America to bring you AGC...
Recently we made two points about the cost of gypsum products, especially wallboard.  First, last year during the economic downturn, many gypsum suppliers reduced...
MHC sees starts improving in 2014; PPI stays mild in September; latest price trends varyEditor’s note:  Construction Citizen is proud to partner with AGC America to bring you...
Last month the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) released the results of a national survey of nearly 700 construction firms which revealed that 74% of construction...
We have written about autonomous or driverless vehicles as an early signpost for technology changes in the industry.  Komatsu and Rio Tinto are two names on the forefront of...
September Employment, August Spending, Beige Book, AIA Reports are Positive OverallEditor’s note:  Construction Citizen is proud to partner with AGC America to bring you AGC...
Editor’s note:  Construction Citizen is proud to partner with AGC America to bring you AGC Chief Economist Ken Simonson's Data DIGest. Check back each week to get Ken's...
The Houston Chronicle reports that the Springwoods Village development that will house employees of the new ExxonMobil campus near The Woodlands is about to hit a “watershed”...
The design and construction skills, technology, mechanics and financing in parts of the world today are making it possible to create buildings that are approaching the “mile high...