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WASHINGTON, July 1—National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.2% in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.237 tril...

Given the fast pace of construction, especially when it comes to critical infrastructure—from data centers to medical facilities to airports—it is in everyone’s best interest to ensure these buildings go (and stay) operational from day one. There’s no room for delays, and the cos...

Let’s face it—animal care facilities present a unique set of challenges that differ significantly from other commercial project types. Whether it’s an animal shelter, veterinary hospital, doggy daycare, grooming facility or pet clinic, these spaces demand specialized design, syst...

PROJECT | Madera Cyber Innovation Center GENERAL CONTRACTOR | Bryan Construction CLIENT | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers LOCATION | Colorado Springs, Colorado SCOPE | Situated in the historic cadet area of the U.S. Air Force Academy, the Madera Cyber Innovation Center boasts 48,800...

A recent Axios analysis found that the U.S. housing market is short 3.2 million housing units, noting “there aren’t enough homes to keep up with the increase in households.” To be sure, both of these challenges defy simple solutions. However, the industry can create large-scale, ...

WASHINGTON, June 10—Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.4 months in May, according to an ABC member survey conducted May 20 to June 3. The reading is up 0.1 months since May 2024. View ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicato...

In May 2023, Nathan Burton, a magician performing in one of Las Vegas’ historic Strip addresses, approached Sightline Commercial Solutions about renovating the interior for his new residency. As a fabricator and global supplier of architectural railing, metal, glazing and portabl...

WASHINGTON, June 2—National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.1% in April, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1....

Housing costs have been rising steeply for the past few years, with the country’s largest urban centers taking the brunt of price increases. Accelerating urbanization is putting intense pressure on a housing stock that’s already insufficient, despite the relatively intense pace o...

WHAT WE LEARNED IN MAY: TRADE POLICY CONTINUES TO CLOUD OUTLOOK Construction-specific economic data released in May provide mixed signals. Nonresidential construction spending fell sharply in April, and industrywide job openings are down significantly over the past year. At the...