Construction Materials Prices Increase in July for First Time Since April
Job openings might be going down, but prices now seem to be going up—for the first time in a quarter. What does that mean for the industry as budget season approaches?
Construction Job Openings Plummet by 71,000 in June
According to ABC, construction job openings dropped in June, but is that a good sign for the workforce?
Contractor Confidence Tumbles in July, Construction Backlog Unchanged
Volatility in the industry—from job openings to materials prices—is not boding well for ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index.
ABC Endorses Donald Trump for President
As President Biden steps aside from the 2024 presidential race and endorses Vice President Kamala Harris, ABC endorses republican candidate and former President
ABC Members Invested $1.6 Billion To Upskill 1.3 Million in Construction Workforce Education
ABC released its 2024 Workforce Development Survey and found investments into leadership, health and safety education were up from 2022.
Construction Job Openings Decrease By 8,000 in April, Fall to Lowest Level Since March 2023
Construction job openings fell to 338,000 in April. This latest decrease brings the industry to its lowest level of positions to fill since March of last year.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Slips 0.3% in April, Remains Near Record High
ABC has released its nonresidential construction spending report for April, noting a marginal slip along with maintenance of a near-record high.
Construction Executive’s 2024 Photo Contest Is Now Open for Submissions!
CE's photo contest is now open for submissions. Enter today for a chance to win the grand prize and land on the cover of the December issue. Hit us with your best
Konell’s Khara Hillis
Coffee, tea, bingeable tv. Konell's Khara Hillis talks about all that, as well as her three-headed company role and her outlook on the industry, in this latest job
Wondra’s Roger Thimm
The owner of Wondra Construction spills how he keeps his business operational in the dead of a Wisconsin winter, his favorite quote and more.
Material World
Material World: The Six Raw Materials That Shape Modern Civilization
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TAH’s Mohamad Waseem
Do the New York Jets have a chance this season? TAH Construction's president Mohamad Waseem hopes so.
Orion’s Jeff Whaley
Orion Construction's Jeff Whaley shares the expertise he has gained from working in Wasilla, Alaska.
Mortenson’s Sarah Narjes
Sarah Narjes, the general manager at Mortenson, answers top questions on careers in construction.
Gilbane’s Ava Sedaghat
The project engineer shares her favorite project so far—and a controversial opinion about this Harry Potter house.
JK2’s Rick Amundson
This is the one thing the president and CEO at JK2 Construction would change about the construction industry if he could.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Increases by 0.7% in March 2023
Despite interest rate hikes, construction spending continues to climb.
Howell’s Daniel Williams
With three decades in construction, Williams offers insight into future challenges for the industry, family life and the ending of "Inception."
Microdesk’s Xifan Chen
Xifan “Jeff” Chen Director of Digital Transformation Microdesk | Washington, D.C. Why is technology important to construction in 2023? From a “standard”
MGAC’s Ashley O’Connor
Ashley O'Connor discusses her favorite place to travel, how project management has changed, personal heroes and more.
Colonial Webb’s Brady Woodel
Brady Woodel, a commercial HVAC service technician, discusses advice, zombies, industry changes and more.