Construction Materials Prices Flat in July, Up 7.4% From a Year Ago
Overall construction input prices are 7.4% higher than one year ago.
Construction Backlog Indicator Plummets in July
The South remains the only region with larger backlog than one year ago.
ABC Celebrates First Meta America’s Workforce Academy (Fiber Tech) Graduation
In just four weeks, over 55 graduates from Indiana and Ohio earned an industry-recognized credential as fiber technicians.
Building on Water: How Central Builders Leveraged Connected Construction to Conquer a Complex Jobsite
Data siloing can cause more than project lag time on complex projects—information blindness and miscommunication can be dire.
A New Vision for AI: Construction Design-Review Platform Lends Extra Eye to Image Analysis
Don’t confuse AI with LLMs. Construction's highest value problems are visual and computer vision work is emerging as the solution.
Construction Costs Should Stabilize for 2026 Despite Persistent Global Pressures
Barring any unforeseen bearish events in 2026, construction cost inputs are expected to mirror cost escalation in 2025.
New Names and Faces: July 2026
A new office location, a safety award, leadership team expansions and more color the month of July for ABC member company professionals.
Construction Futures: July 2026 Economic Roundup
Construction momentum hits a plateau mid-year, with contractor confidence holding stable despite ups and downs in employment and spending—respectively.
