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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

Tips to help you create a business partnership

If you are considering starting a business partnership, it is important to follow proper procedures to help avoid future complications.

October 25, 2022

Construction starts fell in September

Construction starts fell 19% in September after robust activity during previous months; nonbuilding construction dropped 25%. 

October 25, 2022

Housing starts fell more than expected in September

Housing starts dropped 8.1% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.439 million units, and single-family home starts fell to the lowest level in more than two years.

October 20, 2022

Productivity tips to help you make the most of your workday

There typically is not enough time in the day for business leaders to accomplish everything, and it can be difficult to prioritize your workload and stay focused.

October 13, 2022

Contractor confidence rose in September

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

October 12, 2022

Do you feel guilty about delegating?

Delegating is a part of leadership and a sign of trust, but when guilt impedes delegating, you and your team can suffer.

October 5, 2022

How can you build a stronger work ethic?

Although work ethic may come naturally to some people, it can also be learned and sharpened.

September 29, 2022

Lumber prices fall to lowest level in more than two years

Lumber futures ended Sept. 26 at $410.80 per thousand board feet, which is down about 33% from a year ago and more than 70% from their peak in March.

September 29, 2022

Construction starts fell in August

Construction starts fell 9% in August after a large increase in July; nonbuilding construction dropped 36%.

September 27, 2022

How can you ensure you are not micromanaging?

Being a micromanager can affect employees’ motivation and rob them of learning opportunities.

September 27, 2022

How can you ask for help with your business?

When you realize you need guidance, there are ways to approach getting the advice, financial support or mentorship you need.

September 21, 2022

Housing starts surged in August, boosted by multifamily projects

Housing starts rose 12.2% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.575 million units, and multifamily housing soared 28.6% to the highest level since April 1986.

September 21, 2022

How can you help your company thrive during a recession?

There are personality traits business owners should consider adopting to help their companies weather times of economic uncertainty.

September 15, 2022

How can you identify burnout and overcome it?

There are various types of burnout you can experience in the workplace, and it is important to identify the burnout you may be facing and learn what you can do about it.

September 14, 2022

Contractor confidence rose in August

The Associated Builders and Contractors’ Construction Confidence Index readings for all components increased in August.

September 14, 2022

How can you get along with difficult co-workers?

Interpersonal conflict in the workplace can lead to mistakes, reduced creativity and poor decision-making.

September 7, 2022

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•    March 7-9, 2023
  NRCA’s 136th Annual Convention and International Roofing Expo 2023
  Dallas, Texas
•    April 18-19, 2023
  Roofing Day in DC 2023
  Washington, D.C.
•    July 11-15, 2023
  NRCA’s Midyear Meetings
  Chicago
•    April 16-17, 2024
  Roofing Day in DC 2024
  Washington, D.C.

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•    Dec. 1—SOLD OUT
  Foreman Leadership Training, Level 1
  Rosemont, Ill.
•    Jan. 25-26
  NRCA’s Virtual Qualified Trainer Conference
  Online
•    Feb. 1
  Workforce Wednesday: Leveraging the Trades to Support At-risk Youth
  Online
•    April 12-13
  NRCA’s Virtual Qualified Trainer Conference
  Online

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•    December 4-6
  Best of Success
  Scottsdale, Ariz.

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