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    Construction Starts Increase in May

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    Dodge Construction Network reports a 10% rise in construction starts thanks to gains in utilities, single-family, warehouse, and education.

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    EC&M On Air — Understanding 2024 Labor Productivity Trends in the Construction Industry

    May 28, 2024
    In Episode 46, Ellen Parson and Tyler Paré dissect findings from FMI's 2023 Labor Productivity Study.
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    Identifying Patterns on Electrical Construction Job Sites

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    Every project is different — or is it?
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    Construction Materials Prices Surge in April

    May 15, 2024
    No relief in sight on the material pricing front.

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