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

Using Building Information Modeling to Connect Design and Construction

Learn how building information modeling is used to connect design and construction. Explore the current and future value found in BIM by contractors and designers alike.

Q2 2018 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 in the Middle East

Explore the value BIM brings to the design, construction and operation of buildings in the Middle East. Browse useful information on using building information modeling for projects in the Middle East.

The Business Value of BIM for Water Projects

Explore the value derived from BIM in the water and wastewater sectors. Understand the benefits, ROI and investments in building information modeling on water projects.

Q1 2018 USG + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index

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

Construction Safety Management

Find out about construction safety management practices. Learn about the impacts of investing in construction site safety.

Q4 2017 USG + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index

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

Green Building in Multifamily and Single-Family Homes

Explore green building and sustainable development in multifamily and single-family homes. Learn about the drivers encouraging more green building in the future.

Q3 2017 USG + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index

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

Q2 2017 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 Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Infrastructure

Explore the value BIM provides for owners, engineers and contractors in the infrastructure sector. Learn about the use of building information modeling on road, airport and rail projects.

Building a Safety Culture

Learn how to build a safety culture and maintain construction site safety. Explore the benefits of safety to your company, and the recent trends in safety training.