Autodesk’s “Construction Outlook 2021: Risks & Opportunities” report used anonymized — not connected to user information — internal data from Autodesk’s platform, external data the provider gathered and insight from industry economists. The report looks at industry trends across five areas: growth, health and safety, labor, supply chain and design.
More than 1 million owners, general contractors, construction managers and subcontractors use BuildingConnected to answer or request bids and more than 5 million bid invites are sent out every month on the platform, giving the software company unique insights into the state of the industry. The numbers suggest that delayed or rescheduled projects may be coming back online, said construction economist Ed Zarenski in the release.
