Delays are inevitable, as their causes are varied and frequently unavoidable. The Project Paradox - a calculation of the probability of a project being on time - demonstrates how many factors can impact the process.

Dodge Data & Analytics reports a 4.3 percent increase to their Momentum Index for the year 2018. This industry indicator reflects nonresidential building projects that have started in the planning stage and are set for construction in the coming year.

Reduce quality defects, analyze trends, improve accountability and save time with construction inspection and punchlist software app FTQ360. Made for general contractors, specialty contractors and home builders, this new app eliminates common inconveniences in construction inspection and quality management.

November's construction unemployment rate was down 1.1 percent from its level at the same time last year. The current 3.9 percent is the lowest November rate on record.

Moody's has issued stable 2019 outlooks for the U.S. homebuilding and building materials sectors. This view reflects rising mortgage rates and inventories.

In most areas of the country, January is seen as the time of year where construction companies regroup from the last year and prepare for the busy months ahead. Here are three ways you can be most productive in your downtime.

The 2019 CISCA Construction Excellence Awards Website is now open for entries. The final day to enter your project is January 31, 2019. You may start an application and save it to finish at a later time. Enter as many projects as you wish!

CISCA's new mobile app - which will allow members to connect with each other in interest-specific groups, keep up-to-date with industry news and developments, access association news and member data and register for CISCA events all from your smart phone - is coming soon, and your input is requested! We're having a contest to name the app and design the icon, and the winner will receive a $500 gift card! Entries are due by January 17, 2019, so click the link below to submit today!

January is National Mentoring Month, and this tradition is being observed in the construction industry. Mentoring between coworkers - seasoned staff and new - can have a positive impact on both the individuals involved and your company. 

The National Institute of Building Sciences Off-Site Construction Council's recent survey found that 87 percent of participants took advantage of offsite construction in some form in the past year. Findings also indicate that this trend applies to all sectors, from single-family homes to data centers.