Industry Research & Insights

SmartMarket Reports provide research on emerging trends that are impacting and transforming the construction and building industry. Stay up-to-date on topics including risk management, building information modeling, world green building trends, and safety advancements.

Resources

Q2 2020 USG + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index

The CCI is designed to gauge the outlook for the US Commercial Construction Industry

The Civil Quarterly vol. 1

Download the inaugural issue of The Civil Quarterly, a unique periodic research report focused on heavy/civil/infrastructure design and construction.

Keeping Business Going in a Time of Crisis

The efforts to manage the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak in order to minimize the loss of life have already had a profound effect on U.S. businesses, including the construction industry.

Q1 2020 USG + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index

The CCI is designed to gauge the outlook for the US Commercial Construction Industry

The Business Value of BIM for Mechanical and HVAC Construction

SmartMarket Report takes a deep dive into use of BIM by mechanical and HVAC contractors and its impact on their projects. Download now>>

Safety Management in the Construction Industry 2020

Learn more about the positive impacts of safety from investing in a strong safety management program.

Prefabrication and Modular Construction 2020

Learn about critical trends in prefabrication and modular construction and how these methods improve productivity and project quality, and increase schedule certainty.

Green Single Family and Multifamily Homes 2020

Learn about the key drivers and top practices for the green residential construction market.

Q4 2019 USG + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index

The CCI is designed to gauge the outlook for the US Commercial Construction Industry

Challenges and Opportunities in Multi-site Construction

Learn more about multi-site construction, a large and often under-the-radar portion of the construction industry

Connecting Owners and Contractors – How Technology Drives Connected Construction

Learn how Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) lead to a high level of satisfaction with both owners and contractors on construction projects