RLB: Phoenix Crane Count is Up

Source: Rider Levett Bucknall  International property and construction consultancy firm Rider Levett Bucknall has released its latest RLB Crane Index and Quarterly Cost Report. Together, the two documents provide an insightful look at the North American construction industry in 14 key markets.  “The pandemic-induced recession is going to have far-reaching effects,” said Julian Anderson, FRICS, president of RLB North America. “Lenders are less likely to support large new developments […]

Report Reveals Costs Trends and Recovery Preview

Source: Rider Levett Bucknall  International property and construction consultancy firm Rider Levett Bucknall has released its new Quarterly Cost Report for North America. With data current to April 1st, 2020 and featuring construction cost information for 14 US and Canadian markets, the QCR provides a statistical view of the state of the construction industry, detailing indicative construction costs for eight building sectors.   The impact […]

Phoenix Cranes Up, Balanced Across Sectors

By BEX Staff for AZBEX   According to the latest biannual “RLB Crane Index” from construction monitoring and advisory firm Rider Levett Bucknall, cranes visible across the Phoenix skyline tripled coming into the first half of 2020.  “Tripling its cranes since the last Index, Phoenix is experiencing a balanced expansion of building sectors, with mixed–use, educational, hospitality, and tech projects all […]