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The biggest expansion of federal scholarship money in 50 years is at hand — and almost nobody is ready for it 0

By Jon Marcus, The Hechinger Report At a time when polls show two-thirds of Americans think a higher education is no longer worth the price, Forsyth Technical Community College has a message for them. “College,” it says, “could cost you nothing.” The planned marketing slogan is a reference to the most dramatic expansion in more

Is Your Procurement Strategy Ready for the Next Supply Chain Shock?0

By Doug Reitz – Maxim Consulting Group Key Questions in Procurement Procurement is more than purchasing. It is the act of building a stable path through uncertainty. The leadership mindset gets you out of the weeds and asks three questions: Where are we? Where do we want to be? What must we

U.S. Construction Trends for 2026: A Market of Shifts, Not a Simple “Up or Down”0

By Mary Klett, ASA Communications Team U.S. construction in 2026 is shaping up as a year of rebalancing. Activity is not disappearing so much as moving—away from some traditional commercial categories and toward power-hungry, infrastructure-linked work like data centers, energy, and select public projects. Contractors and subcontractors that track where demand is concentrating—and tighten procurement

Construction Accounting Insights 0
- Ask a CPA, FINANCE, Forcasting
- October 28, 2025
By Ara Grigorian, CPA, CCIFP Don’t let the label “supplemental information” fool you. Accurate contract schedules are just as crucial as the balance sheet and income statement for a construction contractor. By contract schedules, I mean the schedule of completed contracts and contracts in progress. These schedules provide a glimpse of where the company is
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Navigating Tariffs, Talent Gaps, and Market Volatility in Construction 0
- Best Practices, Documentation, Forcasting, Leadership, TECHNOLOGY
- October 28, 2025
By Matt McCammon, AvidXchange Tariffs, labor shortages, and shifting market conditions continue to challenge construction finance teams. But with the right strategy, you can stay ahead of the disruption. Learn how leaders in construction are adapting their operations—and how AP automation can help bring clarity and control to uncertain times. The construction industry stands at
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U.S. Construction Industry Report: An inside look at how companies are adapting to the current market 0
- Forcasting, Outlook & Trends
- August 28, 2025
The U.S. construction industry experienced a surge in 2022 and 2023 due to federal funding and pent-up demand, but the market began softening in 2024 and continues into 2025. Key challenges include rising costs from interest rates, inflation, and tariffs, which disproportionately affect smaller firms. Supply chain disruptions, though eased, still necessitate a “just-in-case” approach
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