Visual Scheduling Technology Is Aiding Construction Project Productivity in 2025
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Visual construction scheduling is emerging as a primary technology for project productivity in 2025.
Construction Materials Prices Inch Down 0.2% in December, Up 0.9% Year Over Year
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Construction materials prices were down in December, but measure an increase overall for last year.
Construction Backlog Indicator Slips in December, Contractor Confidence Remains Elevated
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Year over year, ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator is down 0.3 months December 2023 to December 2024.
Construction Underperforms Broader Economy in December Jobs Report
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
As the construction labor force stalled at year's end in 2024, the workforce only logged 8,000 jobs added in December.
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A significant portion of the U.S. construction workforce will retire in the next 10 years. Is your contracting business prepared to attract the next generation of industry professionals?
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Read moreSome of the immediately emerging marketing trends for the construction industry include virtual reality, mobile-friendly web strategies and more.
Read moreConstruction hiring and firing came to a near-halt in November 2024, but both are anticipated to pick back up in the new year.
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Beyond the Hammer: A Fresh Approach to Leadership, Culture and Building High Performance Teams
Monday December 16, 2024
Beyond the Hammer: A Fresh Approach to Leadership, Culture, and Building High Performance Teams
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Road Warriors: Making Work Travel Work Better
Friday December 13, 2024
Work travel is back but not necessarily better. A new report reveals where workers wish they had more travel options.
Sargent Corporation's Glenn Adams
Thursday December 12, 2024
From park ranger to civil engineer to business development director, Sargent's Glenn Adams talks his winding work path and fresh raspberry pie.
Judgement Pending: ABC Awaits Results of Five Legal Challenges
Thursday December 12, 2024
Five legal challenges filed by Associated Builders and Contractors await determinations, while federal courts have already vacated two rulemakings with significant impact on the construction industry.
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