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Skanska Restores Nashville Landmark

by Construction Executive | Sep 4, 2026
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Skanska has completed the renovation of Nashville’s historic 145,000-square-foot War Memorial Building.
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Gibbs Construction’s Lauren Gibbs

by Construction Executive | Sep 4, 2026
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Lauren Gibbs took over ownership of her family's company from her father in 2019. To her, that move felt natural.
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Cautious Optimism, Persistent Challenges: AEC Firms Feeling Positive Despite Challenges

by Construction Executive | Sep 3, 2026
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AEC firms cautiously optimistic in 2026, according to Grassi.
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Fight for Your Right: Effects of FAR Final Rule on Construction

by Michael Altman | Sep 3, 2026
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Competition on federal construction projects continues to get tighter due to a recent Federal Acquisition Regulation final rule.
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Beyond Recruiting: Rethinking the Workforce Shortage

by Michael D. Bellaman | Sep 2, 2026
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Solving construction’s workforce shortage requires a new approach to developing the next generation of craft professionals—and a new partnership between ABC and Meta aims to make that happen.
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Gen Z Rethinks Career Paths

by Construction Executive | Sep 2, 2026
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by Jordan LeGras@abc.org | Sep 2, 2026
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A new industry report argues that project success depends as much on owner behavior as contractor performance—and outlines five practices that help create better outcomes for everyone.
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As hyperscale data center schedules shrink, AI-powered estimating and modern preconstruction workflows are becoming essential to delivering accurate bids on time.
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