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Arbitration Nation: Opposing the FLCA
Proposed legislation would let federally appointed arbitrators impose binding private-sector labor contracts if unions and employers fail to reach agreement within accelerated timelines.
Data Center Demand Drives Construction
Contractors are increasingly pursuing work tied to power generation, utilities and site preparation as tech companies race to expand AI capacity nationwide.
The AI Accountability Gap
AI is becoming pervasive in every industry, including construction. But fast innovation and adoption leaves gaps in oversight.
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After a lifetime of traveling and working around the world, I have come to appreciate more deeply the freedoms, opportunities and values that make the United States exceptional—and why we should never take them for granted.
AI Hits the Jobsite: The Workforce Training Gap
A new DEWALT study shows construction pros are ready to embrace AI—but without hands-on training, the workforce risks falling behind just as adoption accelerates.
Jobsite Security Risks Rise
TrueLook’s 2026 State of Construction Site Security Report reveals jobsite break-ins are on the rise.
Distribution Center, Served Hot: Le Creuset’s New Location
Despite saturated soil, a remote location and an aggressive schedule, Frampton Construction completed Le Creuset’s new South Carolina campus in just 12 months through careful coordination, creative problem-solving and a trusted client partnership.
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Merit Milestone: ABC’s 2026 Young Professional of the Year Nyoki Mokeba
“Everything that you want in life is only going to come from sacrifice and hard work.”
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Hiring Holds Steady: Construction Workforce Weathers Economic Turbulence
Construction unemployment remained relatively low across most of the country in March despite mounting economic pressures.
Merit Milestone: ABC’s 2026 Young Professional of the Year Nyoki Mokeba
"Everything that you want in life is only going to come from sacrifice and hard work."
House-Passed Faster Labor Contracts Act Is a Disgrace to Free Enterprise
“The FLCA imposes arbitrary and unrealistic deadlines on employers to finalize negotiations with newly elected unions or face ‘binding interest arbitration of first contracts.’"
Inside Construction’s Highest-Performing Projects
A new analysis of ABC Excellence in Construction™ project data reveals how value-based procurement, preconstruction services, technology adoption and safety leadership are driving industry-leading performance in schedule, budget and jobsite outcomes across every major market sector.
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Arbitration Nation: Opposing the FLCA
Proposed legislation would let federally appointed arbitrators impose binding private-sector labor contracts if unions and employers fail to reach agreement within accelerated timelines.
Data Center Demand Drives Construction
Contractors are increasingly pursuing work tied to power generation, utilities and site preparation as tech companies race to expand AI capacity nationwide.
Jobsite Security Risks Rise
TrueLook’s 2026 State of Construction Site Security Report reveals jobsite break-ins are on the rise.
Distribution Center, Served Hot: Le Creuset’s New Location
Despite saturated soil, a remote location and an aggressive schedule, Frampton Construction completed Le Creuset’s new South Carolina campus in just 12 months through careful coordination, creative problem-solving and a trusted client partnership.
AI Hits the Jobsite: The Workforce Training Gap
A new DEWALT study shows construction pros are ready to embrace AI—but without hands-on training, the workforce risks falling behind just as adoption accelerates.
Merit Milestone: ABC’s 2026 Young Professional of the Year Nyoki Mokeba
“Everything that you want in life is only going to come from sacrifice and hard work.”
Hiring Holds Steady: Construction Workforce Weathers Economic Turbulence
Construction unemployment remained relatively low across most of the country in March despite mounting economic pressures.
Advancing Jobsite Safety Through Culture, Comfort and Worker Engagement
As jobsites grow more complex and performance expectations rise, safety is being reframed as a cultural and organizational responsibility.
Merit Milestone: ABC’s 2026 Young Professional of the Year Nyoki Mokeba
“Everything that you want in life is only going to come from sacrifice and hard work.”
Advancing Jobsite Safety Through Culture, Comfort and Worker Engagement
As jobsites grow more complex and performance expectations rise, safety is being reframed as a cultural and organizational responsibility.
Keep Looking Forward: ABC’s 2026 Craft Professional of the Year Jason White
ABC’s 2026 Craft Professional of the Year Jason White “Somebody believes in you—that’s why you’re here. Keep pushing forward and just do the best you can.” Adapt. Modify. Overcome. Jason White has followed that motto for his entire career in construction, and it has led him to earning ABC’s 2026 Craft Professional of the Year Award.
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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Inside Construction’s Highest-Performing Projects
A new analysis of ABC Excellence in Construction™ project data reveals how value-based procurement, preconstruction services, technology adoption and safety leadership are driving industry-leading performance in schedule, budget and jobsite outcomes across every major market sector.
Advancing Jobsite Safety Through Culture, Comfort and Worker Engagement
As jobsites grow more complex and performance expectations rise, safety is being reframed as a cultural and organizational responsibility.
Predict Risk, Not Incidents: A New Analytics Framework for Your Construction Safety Data
A new analytics framework transforms routine safety data into an early-warning system—giving construction leaders a real-time read on where risk is building before anyone gets hurt.
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.
Risk Management for Data Center Construction and Operation
The U.S. currently leads the world in data center development—which introduces a unique set of insurance challenges.
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.
Arbitration Nation: Opposing the FLCA
Proposed legislation would let federally appointed arbitrators impose binding private-sector labor contracts if unions and employers fail to reach agreement within accelerated timelines.
House-Passed Faster Labor Contracts Act Is a Disgrace to Free Enterprise
“The FLCA imposes arbitrary and unrealistic deadlines on employers to finalize negotiations with newly elected unions or face ‘binding interest arbitration of first contracts.’”
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.
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Data Center Demand Drives Construction
Contractors are increasingly pursuing work tied to power generation, utilities and site preparation as tech companies race to expand AI capacity nationwide.
The AI Accountability Gap
AI is becoming pervasive in every industry, including construction. But fast innovation and adoption leaves gaps in oversight.
AI Hits the Jobsite: The Workforce Training Gap
A new DEWALT study shows construction pros are ready to embrace AI—but without hands-on training, the workforce risks falling behind just as adoption accelerates.
Jobsite Security Risks Rise
TrueLook’s 2026 State of Construction Site Security Report reveals jobsite break-ins are on the rise.
Data Center Demand Drives Construction
Contractors are increasingly pursuing work tied to power generation, utilities and site preparation as tech companies race to expand AI capacity nationwide.
Eye in the Sky: A New Italian Ferris Wheel
A tight squeeze and a unique build requires double the effort—this time in the form of two cranes.
Predict Risk, Not Incidents: A New Analytics Framework for Your Construction Safety Data
A new analytics framework transforms routine safety data into an early-warning system—giving construction leaders a real-time read on where risk is building before anyone gets hurt.
Self-Healing Concrete Redefines Durability and Sustainability in Modern Construction
What does biology plus construction equal? More durability and longevity.
Arbitration Nation: Opposing the FLCA
Proposed legislation would let federally appointed arbitrators impose binding private-sector labor contracts if unions and employers fail to reach agreement within accelerated timelines.
Data Center Demand Drives Construction
Contractors are increasingly pursuing work tied to power generation, utilities and site preparation as tech companies race to expand AI capacity nationwide.
Distribution Center, Served Hot: Le Creuset’s New Location
Despite saturated soil, a remote location and an aggressive schedule, Frampton Construction completed Le Creuset’s new South Carolina campus in just 12 months through careful coordination, creative problem-solving and a trusted client partnership.
Inside Construction’s Highest-Performing Projects
A new analysis of ABC Excellence in Construction™ project data reveals how value-based procurement, preconstruction services, technology adoption and safety leadership are driving industry-leading performance in schedule, budget and jobsite outcomes across every major market sector.
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