Living in a Material World
How did building methods and materials evolve from using stone, mortar, wet sand and wooden levers to build the pyramids to autonomous vehicles, remote jobsite monitoring,
Wonder of the World Part II: National Geographic’s Museum of Exploration Opens in Downtown D.C.
A sneak peak of the museum welcomed press for personal chats with National Geographic explorers—including the founder of the Nat Geo Photo Ark, the discoverer
Keep Looking Forward: ABC’s 2026 Craft Professional of the Year Jason White
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
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.
Built to Last: ABC 2026 Contractor of the Year Coakley & Williams Construction
Coakley & Williams Construction is ABC's 2026 Contractor of the Year.
Family First: ABC’s 2026 National Chair Thomas Murphy
Long before he was “Murph” at Associated Builders and Contractors, Thomas Murphy was the fourth of five siblings growing up in Buffalo, New York. Close to his
Earth Benders: R.J. Zavoral and Sons Inc. on Their History of Moving the Midwest
Minnesota-based contractor R.J. Zavoral and Sons isn’t just breaking ground—they’re moving it. And they’ve been doing so for nearly 75 years.
Wonder of the World: Nat Geo’s New Museum of Exploration
The newest wonder of the world might just be in Downtown D.C., in the form of National Geographic’s Museum of Exploration.
Operation Preparation: Industry Experts Speak on Disaster Prep and Recovery Efforts as Hurricane Season Comes to a Close
Water is one of the most destructive sources on the planet—natural or manmade. Oftentimes, the construction industry has to learn the hard way—after disaster
Augmenta Designs Entire Elementary School Electrical System With AI
School is in session, and so is artificial intelligence.
Building an Entrepreneur: How a Construction Company Owner Founded a Franchise Business
This is how Brian Robinson went from the Great Recession to owning his own construction company and building three great franchise locations.
Going Ballistic: The New Ballistics Testing Facility at Texas A&M
They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and the state’s new ballistics-testing facility proves that to be true. Bartlett Cocke helped build the half-kilometer
An Apple a Day: Carhartt’s Inaugural Steel Apple Awards
Carhartt’s inaugural Steel Apple Awards honor teachers in the construction industry with $10,000, and their students with brand new gear.
Lead by Learning: ABC’s 2025 Young Professional of the Year Ray Wallace
With a nearly 10-year U.S. Army career and over 10 years in the construction industry, Ray Wallace knows a thing or two about hard work—and as a testament to that
I’ll Take This Project to Go: Building a Theater Onsite
A new style of platform seating is innovating how theaters in the revolving door of Las Vegas show biz prep their spaces for performances.
Manifest Destiny: How a New Assessment Is Helping Construction Workers Control Their Career Paths
‘Let 'em build careers.’ That’s what Jeff Rashall, vice president of construction at Burns & McDonnell, says of the company’s new recruitment and retention
This All-Girl Inspired Construction Recruitment Program Is Changing Lives
Can you ever have too many construction recruitment programs designed for females?
Planning for the Human Factor in Construction Project Safety
New construction technology is helping construction companies predict, plan for and embrace the human factor—both risks and rewards—on jobsites.
Power Balance: How Lorena Carrillo Balances Her Role as Project Engineer With Her Passion for Bodybuilding
As if being a female in the construction industry wasn’t enough of a challenge, one woman pursues a side passion in the gym when she’s off the jobsite.
Family Business of the Future: Ohio Construction Business Goes Woman-Owned
After suffering a tragic loss, Katie Kafarakis assumes control of her family's construction company sooner than expected. Her brother would be proud.
From the Ground Up: How ABC Keynoter Saved Himself From Financial Ruin
‘Creativity without discipline is like a river without banks.’ As a former financial broker who personally faced financial devastation, Erik Wahl has perfected