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In the green, dow up 185 points earlier. Seventh straight day of gains. Hanging in the balance up by 16 points and up by 8 and energy and communication services, best performing sectors at this hour happening right now in washington, the House Judiciary Committee holding a hearing on the dominance of big tech. Ylan mui with that story for us. Ylan reporter this is the first of the antitrust investigation. How far will they go i spoke earlier today with the chairman of the House Democratic caucus...

Watching this morning. Crude oil prices falling. This is all coming as traders question reports that opec might meet for the meeting in june. Some people questioning those sources but its been something the oil market has been watching closely. In other global news positive developments on the on going greek saga. Athens sending economic reform plans to the euro zone overnight. The proposals include measures to crack down on tax evasion and corruption. And back here a packed agenda of economic a...

This webinar will address the current state of the construction market - amid tighter lending standards, and with interest rates finally expected to decline - as we reach the halfway point of 2024. Three top forecasters will share their views on the market prospects for the industry at midyear, both nationally & regionally, in the midst of these unique challenges. Sponsored by:

The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index shows a continued decline in architecture firm billings in April, despite a rise in client inquiries. Regional and sector breakdowns reveal the challenges faced by firms, particularly in the Midwest and South.

For many salaried workers, freelancing and contracting may once have been a scary proposition, little more than placeholder labels as one moved between secure, salaried positions. However, the past decade has seen a notable increase in skilled workers and professionals becoming freelancers out of...

Building Design+Construction's monthly Market Intelligence Report offers a snapshot of the health of the U.S. building construction industry, including the commercial, multifamily, institutional, and industrial building sectors. This report tracks the latest metrics related to construction spending, demand for design services, contractor backlogs, and material price trends.

Report cites continued inflation, as well as "supply chain issues and other economic challenges" as reasons for the downward trend.

Inflation, supply chain issues, and economic challenges continue to impact architecture billings, accord to AIA/Delteks ABI, but institutional design contracts appear to have stabilized.

Commentary from the Top 500 Design Firms in 2024 reveals a shift in the use of artificial intelligence to complement design services.

Building Design+Construction's monthly Market Intelligence Report offers a snapshot of the health of the U.S. building construction industry, including the commercial, multifamily, institutional, and industrial building sectors. This report tracks the latest metrics related to construction spending, demand for design services, contractor backlogs, and material price trends.