CEO Insights

Inclusion. Diversity. Equity. It’s worth repeating these words—in this order—in a purposeful way. We as construction executives have a responsibility to be more intentional in our efforts to raise up, promote and amplify career opportunities [...]

In 2021, construction companies will need to hire 430,000 more workers than they employed in 2020, according to ABC’s newest analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Our study also shows that, prospectively, for [...]

The workplace has been radically changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, creating a critical gap that must be addressed during America’s comeback: the mass exodus of women from the American workforce. Five million women have lost [...]

As 2021 begins, construction executives are recognizing the powerful influence of top leadership. What leaders say and do can be very impactful. In these challenging times, we are witnessing leadership’s ability to influence events that produce [...]

As we wrap up an incredibly challenging year, personally and professionally, construction business leaders are reflecting on knowns and unknowns—and looking ahead at 2021, they are preparing for the worst, but hoping for the best. [...]

Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, construction CEOs’ confidence has skyrocketed, and backlog has soared, according to ABC’s surveys. Construction spending hit a record $1.4 trillion per year, buoyed by a booming economy and record-low unemployment. [...]

With just a few weeks leading up to the 2020 presidential election, I trust that you will make your voices heard during one of the most formidable periods in American history. Households and businesses nationwide [...]

As construction leaders, many of us are settling in to the “new normal” of remote work while managing our teams from afar. In this challenging new era, we’ve become even more reliant on technology to [...]