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PYMNTS Intelligence: Slow Payments Drag Contractors’ Cash Flows
B2B Payments // January 25, 2023

Slow payments are more than a waiting game for the construction industry. They contributed to 12% of total construction costs last year, dipping into firms’ profits. As a result, almost 1 in 3 firms surveyed must finance gaps in cash flow, adding carrying costs such...

86% of Construction Firms Blame Late Payments on Productivity Declines
B2B Payments // January 23, 2023

A potential housing sector recession is on the horizon, with new construction and building permits falling as homebuilder confidence has sagged to its lowest level in a decade. The industry is taking measures to entice buyers — but, at the same time, it is facing...

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86% of Construction Firms Blame Late Payments on Productivity Declines

January 23, 2023
A potential housing sector recession is on the horizon, with new construction and building permits falling as homebuilder confidence has sagged to its lowest level in a decade. The industry is taking measures to entice buyers — but, at the same time, it is facing more burdensome compliance evaluations on federally contracted projects. As costs […]

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New York City Unveils AI Action Plan that Develops Rules Framework

October 16, 2023
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Chief Technology Officer Matthew Fraser announced Monday (Oct. 16) the release of the city’s new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan. This comprehensive initiative is the first for a major U.S. city. It will help protect against the potential risks of AI while developing tools and knowledge to help […]