Blank Canvas: Reflecting on 2025 and Preparing for 2026
2025 gave the construction industry much food for thought.
Washington Update
Congress Returns to Washington as Lawmakers Struggle to Find a Path Forward
After 43 days of a government shutdown—the longest in U.S. history—Congress has finally returned to Washington, D.C., just in time for the holidays.
Permitting America to Build
The White House and Congress are advancing permitting reforms aimed at increasing certainty and reducing delays for project owners and contractors.
One Big Beautiful Boost
President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill provides much-needed relief to contractors and other small businesses nationwide.
Meet and Greet: Get Ready for ABC’s 2025 LegCon
Associated Builders and Contractors’ annual Legislative Conference gives members an opportunity to make their voices heard on Capitol Hill.
Fair and Open Competition Makes a Comeback
Merit-based competition for most large-scale federal construction projects is back following a favorable legal decision and a new administration, but there is more work to be done.
Nailing It Down: Analyzing Trump’s Policy Priorities
With Republicans in control of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate and the White House following the 2024 election, a few key policy priorities will dominate the first 100 days of the Trump administration—and perhaps the entire 119th Congress.
Judgement Pending: ABC Awaits Results of Five Legal Challenges
Five legal challenges filed by Associated Builders and Contractors await determinations, while federal courts have already vacated two rulemakings with significant impact on the construction industry.
