The continued drop in labor costs has economists pointing to private sector profits as a main driver of inflation, undercutting arguments from the Federal Reserve regarding its plan to bring down ...

With labor being the greatest risk in construction, a full understanding of labor components will provide the estimator with the ability to determine a project’s labor costs as accurately as possible.

This week is a big week for inflation data: The Labor Department is putting out its latest consumer price index on Wednesday, the producer price index comes out Thursday and the import price index ...

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Andriy Blokhin has 5+ years of professional experience in public accounting, personal investing, and as a senior auditor with Ernst & Young. Robert Kelly is managing director of XTS Energy LLC, and ...

At Total Tech Summit 2025, three industry veterans gathered to discuss one of the most critical topics facing AV integrators today: labor. From calculating the true cost of a technician to crafting ...

Nothing eats into a quick-service restaurant’s profits faster than labor and food expenses, each accounting for up to 33 percent of a restaurant’s sales, according to the National Restaurant ...

The coming year presents a complex landscape for the construction industry. Cost, risk and growth will be impacted by geopolitical turmoil, inflation and increased regulatory complexity. Competition ...

There are many inputs related to the production of goods and services, not to mention the associated production costs. These expenses can be divided into different categories. Direct costs and ...

AI creates exciting possibilities in healthcare, and it’s tempting to fixate on the sexiest use cases: diagnosing dreaded diseases, communicating with inquisitive patients, and pinpointing who is at ...