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Top Takeaways from Fireside Chat with Microsoft Director, Salla Eckhardt

October 29, 2021 Melvin Baird

We just wrapped up the Autodesk Construction Cloud Forum where leaders shared insights about digital transformation in the construction industry.

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Autodesk Build Gets 20+ Product Updates, Features, & Enhancements 

October 29, 2021 Melvin Baird

Learn About the Latest Releases for Autodesk Build  Released in early 2021, Autodesk Build continues to prove effective as a

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3 Avoidable Headaches for Construction Project Managers [Webinar]

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7 Construction Industry Truths Made Clear at Autodesk University

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  • How Much Return Can You Expect From the Stock Market?

    This isn’t to say that the stock market is worthless, however. When you look at the historical returns of stocks, you can see that they’ve been much better than inflation over time. The S&P 500 has been a strong performer, generating an average return of 6.8% per year (after inflation). In contrast, long-term government bonds have been much less successful, generating an average return of only 2.4% per year (before inflation). Various factors can affect your investment returns, including the duration of the investment, taxes, and inflation. In general, long-term stock market returns don’t match short-term trends. For instance, the S&P 500 fell 39% during the 2008 financial crisis but recovered 30% by 2009. From 2004 to 2008, an S&P 500 portfolio lost 2.26% per year and gained 0.55% annually from 2009. That’s not a good return for short-term financial goals. To learn more, check out swagacademy.com. The return of investments depends on the risk involved. Investing in stocks requires regular purchases over a long period of time. Long-term holdings increase your chances of achieving attractive returns. While short-term trading is risky, it can produce above-average returns. However, you may incur a lot of fees and taxes in the process. In the end, the stock market is the best place to invest your money. You can use the average return from the S&P 500 index to design your portfolio to achieve this return. This is a good starting point, though the return above that may only be icing on the cake. The key is to remember that past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. A good strategy will allow you to plan for that return. And remember: there is no guarantee that returns will match expectations. The long-term average of 10% per year for stocks is a good starting point for retirement planning. However, that number is lowered by inflation. Inflation is a major factor in investing, so you should factor this in when planning your portfolio. A 100% equity portfolio will increase your chances of achieving this return. If your time horizon is shorter than that, you should focus on safer, less volatile investments. Historically, the S&P 500 has seen ups and downs. The S&P 500 decreased 4.1% between the first and last days of 2018, but gained over 31% in 2019. That’s an average gain of 8.7% per year. Even though stock markets are subject to cyclical ups and downs, these gains are not usually as significant as one might expect. Historically, investors have had to suffer through a period of losses before they begin to reap the rewards of investing. Although there is no single formula for determining the return rate, the data are generally pretty reliable. Annual rates of return for stocks vary significantly. According to Cochrane (1997), stocks have averaged an excess of 8 percent over Treasury bills over 50 years. However, a standard statistical confidence interval stretches from 3 percent to 13 percent. Moreover, longer time periods tend to reduce confidence intervals, assuming that the stochastic process remains stable. While investors’ long-term expectations are important, it’s best to keep in mind that they can be overly optimistic or overly pessimistic. In fact, in the U.S., large-cap stocks soared 27% in 2017 and have priced in future growth more than international stocks. On the other hand, international stocks rose only 9% in 2017. This is not surprising considering that historically, international stocks have lagged behind their domestic counterparts. Therefore, they have a better chance of outperforming domestic stocks in the next decade. Investors also pay close attention to quarterly results, including guidance on future performance. After all, they’re looking for evidence that companies’ prices are rising at a faster pace than expected. They also want to know how consumers will react to price increases. As a result, many investors worry that the markets might go into a free fall, which can cause panic, but they quickly recovered. When to Buy? Although 8% annual returns are good for small-cap stocks, many investors wouldn’t consider that to be a high rate of return. This is because small-cap stocks tend to be risky, and most investors wouldn’t consider a return of 8% as a high ROI. In contrast, a ten percent return is a better rate of return for investors. The market does fluctuate, so take some time to think over your investment decisions.

  • Conway Closes Out Two Decades of Leadership

    Our story begins during the late ‘70s and early ‘80s when two independent companies, Construction Data out of Philadelphia and Construction Market Data of Atlanta, were just starting out. In 2015 these two former competitors joined forces with Chicago-based BidClerk and Cincinnati-based iSqFt, who had completed a merger the previous year, for what would become ConstructConnect in 2016. Later that year, ConstructConnect would make another strategic move by joining the Roper Technologies portfolio. Did you miss our previous article… https://rdconstructionnw.com/?p=1834

  • ConstructConnect’s Hot Projects – July 19, 2021

    Listed below are ConstructConnect’s Hot Commercial Construction Projects, both public and private, for the week. Our Hot Projects showcases three currently bidding or sub-bidding projects from all 50 states and the District of Columbia pulled from our extensive database of construction leads.

  • Sun Protection Tips For Construction Workers

    For many, the summer months mean vacations at the beach, lounging by the pool, and spending more time outside in the sun. For construction workers, summer means working long hours in the hot sun. All that time in the sun can lead to an increased risk of sunburn, sun poisoning, and skin cancer. Did you miss our previous article… https://rdconstructionnw.com/?p=1826

  • Big, but Also Odd, Jobs Gain for Canada in June

    In June, Canada added nearly a quarter of a million net new jobs, according to the Labour Force Survey report assembled and published by Statistics Canada. The +231,000 increase, however, was not comprised of a usual mix of gains in both full-time and part-time work. Rather, full-time employment shrank by -33,000 jobs while part-time endeavors took off to the tune of +263,000 positions. Did you miss our previous article… https://rdconstructionnw.com/?p=1822

  • 2021 in Review: Europe and the Middle East’s Year in Construction

    As the end of 2021 fast approaches, we have begun to look back on another challenging – but exciting – 12 months in construction.  At the end of the most disruptive year on record – 2020- we knew there would be challenges and changes ahead. The lasting effects of the Covid-19 pandemic continued to make its mark on the world over, but the news and rollout of vaccination programmes brought us much needed hope. And with the continuing impacts of Brexit, climate change and skills and labour shortages, there is no doubt that construction firms were keeping their resiliency plans firmly at the front of their minds. However, it’s safe to say that we again couldn’t have predicted the long-term impact of Covid-19 on our sector with further lockdowns across much of Europe as we entered 2021 which not only halted productivity and project progress but also contributed to a global materials shortages. As ever, many businesses, technology has remained mission-critical but the way in which companies are adopting to this is bringing back some clear competitive differences across the market.  We’ve brought together experts from our Autodesk Construction Solutions (ACS) team in Europe and the Middle East to share their thoughts on the year we’ve had and what we’ve learned.   Digital plans evolving from survival mode to long-term business strategies For many construction companies in 2020, digital ways of working were forced upon them to keep afloat. Investment in solutions to keep operations moving in such uncertainty become a necessity and companies with long-term digital strategies were able to keep focused and in places, accelerate their goals. District Manager for DACH, France and Spain Marvin Theissen reflects; “A Common data environment is always key in effective collaboration when it comes to remote working, and many companies recognised this in 2021. Despite this, 2021 also demonstrated that layering product and solutions on top of each other without a clear strategy can lead to systems fatigue for end-users.” But as Nordics District Manager Nicholas Klokholm explains, “Companies are becoming more sophisticated in their needs and their employees expect this. Project teams want to work more holistically rather than using point solutions, and this will enable them to capture and use their data for better insights.”   New ways of working creating competitive advantages When it comes to the marketplace, owners and main contractors also expect to experience a more streamlined digital experience when it comes to viewing and collaborating on their projects. Data that is captured in one place and used to provide richer insights can help decision-makers on projects. Sander Lijbers, District Manager at Autodesk for Benelux says, “2021 was the year for refining and improving the use of technology. Companies that did this and could demonstrate it had a competitive edge when it came to bidding for work in our industry. Having a central source of truth shows project owners that risk and uncertainty are being addressed and reduced which is some of their biggest concerns.”   Shortages in materials and labour leading to skills in demand The materials shortages that plagued the industry for much of 2021 is unfortunately here to stay. As cost of materials skyrocket and delays seep into schedules, a focus on skills in the industry  emerged. For Europe, the major effects of Brexit are starting to impact the labour market. Demand for construction workers across the UK steadily increased throughout 2021 as migration over Europe changed in light of new Brexit legislation. According to Account Executive for UK & Ireland Brian Roche, the demand on skills led to project pressures and more competition within the market. “Employees expect to work more flexibly in line with other industries. The rise of remote working in 2020 showed us that collaboration can continue regardless of your geographical location with the right tools to support you, and this will be a decision-making factor as skilled workers look for roles within the industry.” Firms working with paper-based and manual processes run the risk of being left behind when it comes to attracting and retaining top talent. Senior Customer Success Manager in the Middle East, Mohammad Abou Assali recognises that now more than ever, the workforce is looking closely at the mission and values of companies ensuring they align to their own. “In both 2020 and 2021, key issues in the world really came to the forefront. And the time to respond and make change is now. The construction workforce is increasingly aware of their own priorities and want to see more from the industry when it comes to reducing our carbon footprint, so companies need to show their own commitment and advancements towards changing for the better. If they don’t, they risk losing out.”   People remain at the heart of the construction industry Despite great progress in digitising and modernising the construction industry for the better, people will forever remain at the heart of the industry. Regardless of the technology being deployed or workflows established, people and their experience must be placed at the centre of any change. As District Manager Nicholas Klokholm says, “Change is difficult, and it doesn’t just happen. Data needs to be the enabler for all that we do in this industry and it is the driver for change.” For Sander Lijbers, District Manager for Benelux, 2021 was the year for preparing for the future; “Getting your own organisation in order was a key priority in 2021 and if you didn’t do that then 2022 is the time to do it – this way you’ll be ready for what is to come next.” The post 2021 in Review: Europe and the Middle East’s Year in Construction appeared first on Digital Builder.

  • June’s Nonresidential Construction Starts +14% M/M, But -11% YTD

    A Compelling Megaproject Story ConstructConnect announced today that June 2021’s volume of construction starts, excluding residential work, was $38.4 billion (green shaded box, Table 8 below), an increase of +14.4% vs May 2021’s $33.6 billion (originally reported as $32.5 billion).

  • Top 10 Project Starts in the U.S. – June 2021

    The accompanying table records the top 10 project starts in the United States for June 2021.

  • Nonresidential Construction Starts Trend Graphs – June 2021

    Clichés are often true and it is the case that a picture can be worth a thousand words. Did you miss our previous article… https://rdconstructionnw.com/?p=1807

  • Top 10 Major Upcoming Entertainment Facility and Stadium-Arena Construction Projects – U.S. – July 2021

    The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming entertainment facility and stadium-arena construction projects in the U.S. They are all in the planning stage and are mainly new projects, but may also involve additions and/or alterations. Did you miss our previous article… https://rdconstructionnw.com/?p=1803

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