State of the Construction Industry with Microsoft and McGraw-Hill ...

Microsoft?and McGraw-Hill Construction teamed up to present a one-hour webinar entitled State of the AEC Industry - reviewing the state of the U.S. construction industry today. Mr. Stephen Jones, Sr. Director of McGraw-Hill Construction, explored key industry metrics all AEC (Architectural, Engineering and Construction) firms should track to better understand market direction. Key metrics covered include:

• An indicator of the overall economy, residential construction is forecasted to lift by 19% in 2011 ?
• The U.S. construction market is headed towards a U-shape recovery
• Although commercial funds are loosening, government funded projects are tightening
• The positive impact of the Stimulus Act is starting to abate
• Commercial funds are starting to loosen
• Manufacturing is showing strong spots
• Construction firms are looking to grow overseas
• And More.

To learn more, view the recording of the webcast here. (A recording key is not required to access this link.)

Mr. Jones summarized that now is the time to evaluate collaboration and infrastructure within your construction firm.? Microsoft provides a suite of business applications for the AEC market called Microsoft Dynamics. SBS Group, a Microsoft Dynamics Gold partner focusing on the construction industry, can assist you with evaluating your collaboration and infrastructure business needs.

SBS Group is hosting a construction webinar focusing on contract management in Microsoft Dynamics SL on June 23^rd. For more information, register here or contact SBS Group at 732.476.5909 or info@sbsgroupusa.com to discuss construction management solutions in more detail.

By: SBS Group ? New Jersey Microsoft Dynamics AX, SL, GP? Partner

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Source: http://www.erpsoftwareblog.com/2011/05/state-of-the-construction-industry-with-microsoft-and-mcgraw-hill/

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