WASHINGTON, Oct. 2—The construction industry added 11,000 jobs on net in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry [...]
Data Center Construction Spending Growing at 149% Annualized Pace Since March
“Frankly, it’s becoming difficult to contextualize the size and speed of this boom," says Anirban Basu. "Data center construction spending leapt another 7.5% in August."
Turning Hype Into ROI: Practical AI Applications for Midsized Contractors
The AI adoption market is set to near $40 billion in the next eight years; and North America already accounts for close to half of that sum.
New Research Reveals Multiskilled Crews Can Reduce Construction Completion Time by 30%
New research by the Simplar Foundation continues to showcase the benefits of multiskilling for construction workers.
Concrete Is Complex: What Contractors Need to Know When Building Animal Care Facilities
Animal care facilities differ significantly from many commercial projects. The floor's purpose extends well beyond supporting loads.
Construction Futures: September 2026 Economic Roundup
Construction input prices jumped up again, jobs were added for the sixth month in a row and more positive news for the construction economy in September.
New Names and Faces: September 2026
Two new Skanska hires, and ABC National office addition, a new engineering practice, and ESOP announcement and more among ABC member companies in September.
Key Person Provisions in Construction Contracts: Because People, Not Companies, Build Projects
A key person provision is a widely underused tool in the world of construction contracts.








