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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.
The Role of Ergonomics in Preventing Soft Tissue Injuries for Construction Pros Behind the Desk
If sitting is the new smoking, some construction companies may need to take a loot at their in-office ergonomics.
How to Guard Your Construction Workforce Against Falls
Falls are still a leading cause of fatalities among construction workers, yet they’re mostly preventable.
How Construction’s Risks, Opportunities and Insurance Options Shape up for 2026
Between materials costs increasing and the workforce shortage persisting, alternative construction insurance may help fill the gaps.
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.
Oil Prices Contribute to March Surge in Construction Materials Prices
“Construction materials prices surged in March and are now up 4.8% year over year, the largest annual increase since January 2023,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
Executive Insights 2026: Leaders in Surety Bonding and Insurance
Leading experts in surety bonding and insurance share their top insights for contractors.
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‘Start Yesterday’: Time Sensitive Succession Planning in Construction
Contractors who want a successful ownership transition must start early. Strong financial management, clean records and strategic planning can increase company value, reduce risk and ensure a smoother succession—whether transferring ownership to family, employees or outside buyers.
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‘We Need to Lower Interest Rates’: Anirban Basu on 2026 Q1 Construction Economy
Data center construction, the Strait of Hormuz and that tenacious labor shortage are all top of mind for contractors this quarter.
BRPH’s Jennifer Lyons
As a kid, Jennifer Lyons thought it would be awesome to be an astronaut. As an adult, she's a construction manager in the aerospace sector.
Balancing the Right to Repair With Evidence Preservation in Construction Defect Litigation
Neither owner nor tenant desires construction related litigation, but should it arise, here are some tips for preserving evidence and moving forward.
Full Project Transparency: Why 360° Documentation Is Becoming Essential on Modern Construction Sites
Three-hundred-sixty-degree site capture technology can help protect contractors from future legal disputes.
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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.
Oil Prices Contribute to March Surge in Construction Materials Prices
“Construction materials prices surged in March and are now up 4.8% year over year, the largest annual increase since January 2023,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
Executive Insights 2026: Leaders in Surety Bonding and Insurance
Leading experts in surety bonding and insurance share their top insights for contractors.
‘We Need to Lower Interest Rates’: Anirban Basu on 2026 Q1 Construction Economy
Data center construction, the Strait of Hormuz and that tenacious labor shortage are all top of mind for contractors this quarter.
Performance Appraisals & Phrases For Dummies
A Construction Executive Book Club review of Ken Lloyd’s For Dummies installment.
Construction Employment Rebounds by 26,000 in March
Following a slow-hiring rate in February, March saw 26,000 jobs added to the construction industry.
Fatalities Edge Down: New Data Reveals a Promising Decline
According to new BLS data, U.S. construction fatalities declined slightly in 2024.
One Industry, One Goal: Construction Safety Week 2026
Gilbane’s Steven Carter talks unifying construction around risk, respect and the relentless pursuit of safer jobsites during Construction Safety Week.
BRPH’s Jennifer Lyons
As a kid, Jennifer Lyons thought it would be awesome to be an astronaut. As an adult, she’s a construction manager in the aerospace sector.
Industrial Canvas: Turning Hard Hats Into Artwork
Detroit-based commercial contractor Sachse Construction is bringing together builders, makers and artists with its annual art auction as part of its mission to improve both workforce development and the lives of Detroit youth.
New Names and Faces: March 2026
March’s round up of promotions, appointments and awards amongst ABC member companies.
Built to Last: ABC 2026 Contractor of the Year Coakley & Williams Construction
Coakley & Williams Construction is ABC’s 2026 Contractor of the Year.
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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.
The Role of Ergonomics in Preventing Soft Tissue Injuries for Construction Pros Behind the Desk
If sitting is the new smoking, some construction companies may need to take a loot at their in-office ergonomics.
How to Guard Your Construction Workforce Against Falls
Falls are still a leading cause of fatalities among construction workers, yet they’re mostly preventable.
Respect: A Construction Safety Week Technical Bulletin
A Construction Safety Week Bulletin: Building a culture of safety respect.
How Construction’s Risks, Opportunities and Insurance Options Shape up for 2026
Between materials costs increasing and the workforce shortage persisting, alternative construction insurance may help fill the gaps.
Executive Insights 2026: Leaders in Surety Bonding and Insurance
Leading experts in surety bonding and insurance share their top insights for contractors.
Prove It: What Surety Underwriters Seek in Contractors
Surety underwriters are backing disciplined contractors with strong finances, capable leadership and clear growth strategies. Learn new strategies for the key factors—capital, capacity and character—that determine bonding support as project sizes grow and industry risks evolve.
Navigating the Challenges of a 2026 Surety Market: The Importance of Financial Management for Contractors
The surety market may seem slow and steady, but every new year presents new challenges.
Balancing the Right to Repair With Evidence Preservation in Construction Defect Litigation
Neither owner nor tenant desires construction related litigation, but should it arise, here are some tips for preserving evidence and moving forward.
Data Center Debate: The Effect of the Ratepayer Protection Pledge
AI demand is fueling a surge in data center construction—and attracting growing scrutiny from lawmakers over power, costs and labor policy.
Wiring the AI Economy: Construction Spending on Data Centers
Explosive growth in data center construction is straining labor markets, reshaping policy debates and accelerating technology adoption across the construction industry.
Labor Shortages in Construction: Managing Legal and Operational Risks
Labor shortages can make labor contracts (and resulting audits) all the more complicated.
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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.
Full Project Transparency: Why 360° Documentation Is Becoming Essential on Modern Construction Sites
Three-hundred-sixty-degree site capture technology can help protect contractors from future legal disputes.
New Survey Reveals Overwhelmingly Optimistic Results on the Use of AI in Construction
“The function of AI already far outpaces what construction’s ready for now,” says Dodge Construction Network’s Steve Jones. AI is ready for the industry, but how does the industry get ready for AI? A recent CMiC X Dodge survey reveals it may already be.
Building the Future: Construction at the Center of Technological Innovation at CES 2026
At CES 2026, construction technology stepped into the spotlight as autonomy, AI and electrification reshape how infrastructure gets built.
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.
The Role of Ergonomics in Preventing Soft Tissue Injuries Caused by Heavy Equipment Handling
Here’s how contractors can use the principle of ergonomics in protecting their workforce.
Selective Growth: FMI’s 2026 North American Engineering & Construction Outlook
Construction activity in North America is expected to stabilize but grow modestly in 2026.
Stepping Up: Custom Coinbase Staircase in NYC
Coinbase’s New York City office gets a custom upgrade with a sleek new central staircase.
Motel Tetris: Turning a Nashville Super 8 Into Award-Winning Affordable Apartments
When is a motel not just a motel? When it’s an award-winning, adaptive-reuse construction project.
‘Start Yesterday’: Time Sensitive Succession Planning in Construction
Contractors who want a successful ownership transition must start early. Strong financial management, clean records and strategic planning can increase company value, reduce risk and ensure a smoother succession—whether transferring ownership to family, employees or outside buyers.
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