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Construction Materials Prices Surge 2.6% in May, Up Nearly 10% Year Over Year
While the construction industry added a healthy amount of jobs in May, input prices also went up.
Safety Is Personal: ABC’s 2026 Health and Safety Professional of the Year Jenny Ferdinand-Stong
“It does not matter your title or your experience. If it’s your first day, you are a safety leader.”
The Future of Preconstruction: Looking Ahead to 2030
Preconstruction has changed dramatically over the past decade. What was once a fragmented, manual process driven by spreadsheets and email threads is now far more collaborative, data‑driven and technology‑enabled. Yet despite this progress, preconstruction is still in the early stages of transformation.
Meta, ABC Form Partnership to Launch Academy to Train and Create Jobs for Construction Craft Professionals
Thousands of data center construction technicians are getting an educational leg up from ABC and Meta.
The Multiplayer Jobsite: Why Gen Z Is the Catalyst for Collaborative Planning
A comfortable work environment for a Gen Z hire might include things like BIM, robotics and AI.
Adopting a Leadership-Based Approach to Work Zone Safety
Work zones may feel like a nuisance to daily commuters, but they make work crews, drivers and passengers safer in both the short and long term.
Practical Technology Upgrades for Construction Firms to Improve Efficiency
Discover how construction companies can take advantage of technological advancements like artificial intelligence, enterprise resource planning programs, drone technology and modeling software to boost efficiency and drive growth.
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Safety Is Personal: ABC’s 2026 Health and Safety Professional of the Year Jenny Ferdinand-Stong
“It does not matter your title or your experience. If it’s your first day, you are a safety leader.”
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Hands Off, Hard Hats On: Autonomous Construction Technology Takes Over
From AI-powered equipment to remote operation, autonomous technology is poised to reshape construction—expanding the workforce, redefining roles and giving early adopters a competitive edge.
New Names and Faces: May 2026
From new CEO promotions to CEO retirements to award winners and board of director appointments, the month of May saw lots of moves in the construction career sector.
Arbitration in Construction Disputes: Process and Best Practices
Construction arbitration may begin after negotiations fail, but the outcome is often shaped much earlier by the contract language, project records and claim decisions made during the job.
The AI Apprentice: Mentoring the Future Workforce and Preserving Past Knowledge Construction Technology
The construction industry isn’t just facing a labor shortage—it’s facing a knowledge cliff. And that’s where artificial intelligence can play a meaningful role.
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Construction Materials Prices Surge 2.6% in May, Up Nearly 10% Year Over Year
While the construction industry added a healthy amount of jobs in May, input prices also went up.
The Future of Preconstruction: Looking Ahead to 2030
Preconstruction has changed dramatically over the past decade. What was once a fragmented, manual process driven by spreadsheets and email threads is now far more collaborative, data‑driven and technology‑enabled. Yet despite this progress, preconstruction is still in the early stages of transformation.
Meta, ABC Form Partnership to Launch Academy to Train and Create Jobs for Construction Craft Professionals
Thousands of data center construction technicians are getting an educational leg up from ABC and Meta.
Hands Off, Hard Hats On: Autonomous Construction Technology Takes Over
From AI-powered equipment to remote operation, autonomous technology is poised to reshape construction—expanding the workforce, redefining roles and giving early adopters a competitive edge.
Safety Is Personal: ABC’s 2026 Health and Safety Professional of the Year Jenny Ferdinand-Stong
“It does not matter your title or your experience. If it’s your first day, you are a safety leader.”
Meta, ABC Form Partnership to Launch Academy to Train and Create Jobs for Construction Craft Professionals
Thousands of data center construction technicians are getting an educational leg up from ABC and Meta.
The Multiplayer Jobsite: Why Gen Z Is the Catalyst for Collaborative Planning
A comfortable work environment for a Gen Z hire might include things like BIM, robotics and AI.
Nonresidential Construction Adds Healthy 15,700 Jobs in May
After nonresidential construction spending grew in April, May sees a burgeoning jobs market.
Safety Is Personal: ABC’s 2026 Health and Safety Professional of the Year Jenny Ferdinand-Stong
“It does not matter your title or your experience. If it’s your first day, you are a safety leader.”
New Names and Faces: May 2026
From new CEO promotions to CEO retirements to award winners and board of director appointments, the month of May saw lots of moves in the construction career sector.
Study Shows Nonunion Construction Workers Built the GOP Coalition
New Harris Poll survey results from six battleground states reveal a midterm wake-up call for Trump.
New Names and Faces: April 2026
From board of director hires to opening new offices to promotions and new hires, ABC member companies have been making moves in April.
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Adopting a Leadership-Based Approach to Work Zone Safety
Work zones may feel like a nuisance to daily commuters, but they make work crews, drivers and passengers safer in both the short and long term.
Five Reasons Why Total Reliance on Video-Based AI for Construction Jobsite Safety Isn’t the Answer
Sometimes, artificial intelligence isn’t all-knowing and can actually make jobsites less safe.
Worker Fatigue: The Overlooked Hazard Driving Injuries and Rework
Fatigue management isn’t wellness; it’s risk control that protects workers, schedules and profits.
Improve Somatic Awareness to Increase Construction Workforce Safety
Train your brain to be resilient to everyday stressors and improve your jobsite safety culture.
Arbitration in Construction Disputes: Process and Best Practices
Construction arbitration may begin after negotiations fail, but the outcome is often shaped much earlier by the contract language, project records and claim decisions made during the job.
Hidden Risks Behind Today’s Stadium Construction Boom
The North American stadium construction boom is back and it’s bigger, more complex and riskier than ever.
Five Common Pitfalls in Commercial Fit-Outs—and How to Avoid Them
The following five pitfalls routinely disrupt commercial fit-outs. But there are practical planning strategies that prevent them.
Net-Zero Construction in the Classroom: The Nationwide Push for High-Performance Schools
Navigating net-zero construction on public school projects amidst increasing costs and aging infrastructure is risky business.
Arbitration in Construction Disputes: Process and Best Practices
Construction arbitration may begin after negotiations fail, but the outcome is often shaped much earlier by the contract language, project records and claim decisions made during the job.
Contractor Dispute Resolution Framework and Prevention
Contractor disputes rarely begin with a single major failure—they emerge when unclear expectations, inconsistent documentation and unresolved operational friction compound across the lifecycle of a project.
New Law Prompts ABC Minnesota/North Dakota to Design New Telecommunications Safety Training Program
ABC Minnesota/North Dakota creates first-of-its-kind program for telecommunications installer safety training.
Study Shows Nonunion Construction Workers Built the GOP Coalition
New Harris Poll survey results from six battleground states reveal a midterm wake-up call for Trump.
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The Future of Preconstruction: Looking Ahead to 2030
Preconstruction has changed dramatically over the past decade. What was once a fragmented, manual process driven by spreadsheets and email threads is now far more collaborative, data‑driven and technology‑enabled. Yet despite this progress, preconstruction is still in the early stages of transformation.
Practical Technology Upgrades for Construction Firms to Improve Efficiency
Discover how construction companies can take advantage of technological advancements like artificial intelligence, enterprise resource planning programs, drone technology and modeling software to boost efficiency and drive growth.
Hands Off, Hard Hats On: Autonomous Construction Technology Takes Over
From AI-powered equipment to remote operation, autonomous technology is poised to reshape construction—expanding the workforce, redefining roles and giving early adopters a competitive edge.
The AI Apprentice: Mentoring the Future Workforce and Preserving Past Knowledge Construction Technology
The construction industry isn’t just facing a labor shortage—it’s facing a knowledge cliff. And that’s where artificial intelligence can play a meaningful role.
Self-Healing Concrete Redefines Durability and Sustainability in Modern Construction
What does biology plus construction equal? More durability and longevity.
Fleet Safety as a Business Strategy for Construction Companies
From hiring and onboarding new drivers to managing the aftermath of an accident, fleet safety steps should never be taken lightly.
How Contractors Can Maximize Equipment Value Without Over-Owning Assets
Telematics for construction can tell you exactly which piece of heavy equipment to buy, how often to use it, how best to take care of it and more.
Powering Up: How Sentry Equipment Has Lasted 100 Years in Manufacturing and What It Has Planned for 100 More
Never tell Sentry Equipment the odds—the 100-year-old manufacturer is breaking into new sectors, buying into new tech and building itself up on a base of old-world values.
Hidden Risks Behind Today’s Stadium Construction Boom
The North American stadium construction boom is back and it’s bigger, more complex and riskier than ever.
Five Common Pitfalls in Commercial Fit-Outs—and How to Avoid Them
The following five pitfalls routinely disrupt commercial fit-outs. But there are practical planning strategies that prevent them.
New Law Prompts ABC Minnesota/North Dakota to Design New Telecommunications Safety Training Program
ABC Minnesota/North Dakota creates first-of-its-kind program for telecommunications installer safety training.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Down Again in March
March witnessed a decline in various construction-related aspects, including nonresidential spending.
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