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How BIM Coordination Helps Reduce Rework in Construction Projects
Learn how BIM coordination helps identify clashes, improve communication, reduce errors and minimize costly rework throughout the construction process.
ABC Honored as Hensel Phelps Diverge Innovation Center Official Partner
On Thursday, Oct. 15, ABC was inducted as an official partner of Hensel Phelps’ Diverge Innovation Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Safety Gains Vary by Sector
CPWR’s June 2026 Data Bulletin compares injury trends in building construction, heavy and civil engineering, and specialty trades using federal data.
Construction Materials Prices Jump 2.2% in September, Up 11.2% Year Over Year
“Construction input prices have risen more than 11% over the past 12 months, the largest year-over-year increase in nearly four years.”
Construction Mental Health Score Rises
The report surveyed 5,000 employed U.S. adults in June. Across all industries, 23% of respondents were classified at high mental health risk.
Hall of Mirrors: Malachowsky Hall at UF
Florida’s Malachowsky Hall looks like something straight out of a futuristic fun house.
ABC Welcomes Permitting Reform Bill, Urges Senate Passage
“The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act’s comprehensive and balanced reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Water Act would address bureaucratic and procedural inefficiencies that deter and delay development.”
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Strong. Stable. Evolving.: The Construction Surety Industry in 2026
The surety industry continues to demonstrate strength, resilience and adaptability. Across the country, members of the Surety and Fidelity Association of America support public agencies, private owners and contractors, providing the financial capacity, expertise and confidence to move projects forward.
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Commercial and institutional construction backlog dipped in the middle of the year, but it has since risen to its highest level since 2025.
Why Culture at Your Construction Company Might Need an Audit
What culture audits might uncover are hidden liabilities that are greater than the financial liabilities on the balance sheet.
Strong. Stable. Evolving.: The Construction Surety Industry in 2026
The surety industry continues to demonstrate strength, resilience and adaptability. Across the country, members of the Surety and Fidelity Association of America support public agencies, private owners and contractors, providing the financial capacity, expertise and confidence to move projects forward.
Lumber Holds Steady, Plywood Climbs
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How BIM Coordination Helps Reduce Rework in Construction Projects
Learn how BIM coordination helps identify clashes, improve communication, reduce errors and minimize costly rework throughout the construction process.
ABC Honored as Hensel Phelps Diverge Innovation Center Official Partner
On Thursday, Oct. 15, ABC was inducted as an official partner of Hensel Phelps’ Diverge Innovation Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Safety Gains Vary by Sector
CPWR’s June 2026 Data Bulletin compares injury trends in building construction, heavy and civil engineering, and specialty trades using federal data.
Construction Materials Prices Jump 2.2% in September, Up 11.2% Year Over Year
“Construction input prices have risen more than 11% over the past 12 months, the largest year-over-year increase in nearly four years.”
Safety Gains Vary by Sector
CPWR’s June 2026 Data Bulletin compares injury trends in building construction, heavy and civil engineering, and specialty trades using federal data.
Construction Mental Health Score Rises
The report surveyed 5,000 employed U.S. adults in June. Across all industries, 23% of respondents were classified at high mental health risk.
Building Talent in a Tight Market
Filling the talent gap is a balancing act between finding the right people and finding the right amount of people. When the right people are already on your payroll, sometimes it pays to teach that talent how to do more.
Why Culture at Your Construction Company Might Need an Audit
What culture audits might uncover are hidden liabilities that are greater than the financial liabilities on the balance sheet.
ABC Honored as Hensel Phelps Diverge Innovation Center Official Partner
On Thursday, Oct. 15, ABC was inducted as an official partner of Hensel Phelps’ Diverge Innovation Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Construction Mental Health Score Rises
The report surveyed 5,000 employed U.S. adults in June. Across all industries, 23% of respondents were classified at high mental health risk.
Hall of Mirrors: Malachowsky Hall at UF
Florida’s Malachowsky Hall looks like something straight out of a futuristic fun house.
Why Culture at Your Construction Company Might Need an Audit
What culture audits might uncover are hidden liabilities that are greater than the financial liabilities on the balance sheet.
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Safety Gains Vary by Sector
CPWR’s June 2026 Data Bulletin compares injury trends in building construction, heavy and civil engineering, and specialty trades using federal data.
Construction Mental Health Score Rises
The report surveyed 5,000 employed U.S. adults in June. Across all industries, 23% of respondents were classified at high mental health risk.
Before the Core Drill Starts: How Contractors Can Reduce the Risks Hidden Inside Concrete
Rebar, post-tension cables, electrical conduit, plumbing and communications lines are frequently embedded in concrete. Striking any of them can lead to injuries, structural concerns and more.
Warning Signs: Analyzing the Near-Collapse of the Former Pfizer Headquarters in New York
A near miss at the former Pfizer headquarters highlights how contracts, technology and workforce documentation can help contractors manage risk on complex adaptive-reuse projects.
Safety Gains Vary by Sector
CPWR’s June 2026 Data Bulletin compares injury trends in building construction, heavy and civil engineering, and specialty trades using federal data.
Why Culture at Your Construction Company Might Need an Audit
What culture audits might uncover are hidden liabilities that are greater than the financial liabilities on the balance sheet.
Executive Insights 2026: Leaders in Surety Bonding
Leaders from top surety agencies answer construction’s most concerning questions of the year.
Before the Core Drill Starts: How Contractors Can Reduce the Risks Hidden Inside Concrete
Rebar, post-tension cables, electrical conduit, plumbing and communications lines are frequently embedded in concrete. Striking any of them can lead to injuries, structural concerns and more.
ABC Welcomes Permitting Reform Bill, Urges Senate Passage
“The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act’s comprehensive and balanced reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Water Act would address bureaucratic and procedural inefficiencies that deter and delay development.”
Strong. Stable. Evolving.: The Construction Surety Industry in 2026
The surety industry continues to demonstrate strength, resilience and adaptability. Across the country, members of the Surety and Fidelity Association of America support public agencies, private owners and contractors, providing the financial capacity, expertise and confidence to move projects forward.
Warning Signs: Analyzing the Near-Collapse of the Former Pfizer Headquarters in New York
A near miss at the former Pfizer headquarters highlights how contracts, technology and workforce documentation can help contractors manage risk on complex adaptive-reuse projects.
Ground Control: Construction Continues to Monitor the Federal Drone Ban
As scrutiny of Chinese-made drones intensifies in Washington, D.C., contractors across the country are working to adjust their approaches to aerial innovation. What will the skies above jobsites look like in the future?
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How BIM Coordination Helps Reduce Rework in Construction Projects
Learn how BIM coordination helps identify clashes, improve communication, reduce errors and minimize costly rework throughout the construction process.
ABC Honored as Hensel Phelps Diverge Innovation Center Official Partner
On Thursday, Oct. 15, ABC was inducted as an official partner of Hensel Phelps’ Diverge Innovation Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Safety Gains Vary by Sector
CPWR’s June 2026 Data Bulletin compares injury trends in building construction, heavy and civil engineering, and specialty trades using federal data.
Hall of Mirrors: Malachowsky Hall at UF
Florida’s Malachowsky Hall looks like something straight out of a futuristic fun house.
ABC Honored as Hensel Phelps Diverge Innovation Center Official Partner
On Thursday, Oct. 15, ABC was inducted as an official partner of Hensel Phelps’ Diverge Innovation Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Before the Core Drill Starts: How Contractors Can Reduce the Risks Hidden Inside Concrete
Rebar, post-tension cables, electrical conduit, plumbing and communications lines are frequently embedded in concrete. Striking any of them can lead to injuries, structural concerns and more.
Six Ways to Stress-Test Construction Technology
Systems should be tested under conditions that represent the contractor’s work.
Connected Rental Technology Is Reshaping Construction Operations
Connected equipment, smart solutions and open platforms are giving contractors new ways to improve fleet planning, jobsite safety and project efficiency.
ABC Honored as Hensel Phelps Diverge Innovation Center Official Partner
On Thursday, Oct. 15, ABC was inducted as an official partner of Hensel Phelps’ Diverge Innovation Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Safety Gains Vary by Sector
CPWR’s June 2026 Data Bulletin compares injury trends in building construction, heavy and civil engineering, and specialty trades using federal data.
Hall of Mirrors: Malachowsky Hall at UF
Florida’s Malachowsky Hall looks like something straight out of a futuristic fun house.
Lumber Holds Steady, Plywood Climbs
Gordian reported an 11% quarterly increase in plywood costs and a 3% increase in pine-board prices.
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