Lean Construction & Industry Reports

Written by MOCA Systems, Inc., Chief Economist Tom Sanders, this quarter’s edition examines raging inflation and its impact on construction pricing.

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Written by MOCA Systems, Inc., Chief Economist Tom Sanders, this quarter’s edition examines the state of labor availability and its impact on construction pricing.

Written by MOCA Chief Economist Tom Sanders, This quarter’s edition highlights the persistently high inflation and its continued impact on construction pricing. 

Written by MOCA Chief Economist Tom Sanders, this quarter’s edition highlights the remarkable strength in the nonresidential construction market, even in the face of continually high inflation.

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Despite being challenged by constrained construction supply chains, a decrease in skilled labor pools, and inflationary pressures, the construction industry remains upbeat and forecasts are for continued spending increases and job growth.

Compromised supply chains and labor availability challenges have driven costs up, but the new Infrastructure bill and sustained industry confidence will likely keep the recovery on track.

As we enter the home stretch for 2021, unfilled construction jobs are at all-time highs even as wages increase at rates well above the national average. While construction capacity is picking up, it seems we can’t get there fast enough. This quarter’s report highlights these interrelated supply and demand dynamics and lays out forecasts for […]

Based on Touchplan’s blog series, this new e-book focused on understanding Lean Construction principles and how the intersection of humans and technology can deliver better results.

As the national economic recovery rolls on, commercial construction appears to be coming back with new starts and backlogs up. Public sector owners are competing with commercial projects for construction capacity and should be prepared to adjust budgets accordingly. Labor and material shortages will be resolved and will lead to gradual selling price increases well […]