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The Cost Squeeze: How Small Businesses in the Construction Sector Are Navigating Economic Challenges and Growth in 2026

Months—and in some cases years—on, construction is still monitoring tensions in the eastern hemisphere to gauge business impact.

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Risk Reset: Concerns Top of Mind for Top Construction Law Firms

Construction’s biggest legal challenges have changed. Here’s what top attorneys from some of CE's Top 50 Construction Law Firms say contractors should prepare for next, from cost volatility to AI innovation and beyond.

Understanding Total Cost of Ownership in Construction Fleets

Understanding TCO gives construction fleets the clarity they need to make informed decisions about budgeting and more.

Powering Profitability With Connected Construction Workflows

Construction financial management is inherently complex because it’s not just about moving money.

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Hands Off, Hard Hats On: Autonomous Construction Technology Takes Over

From AI-powered equipment to remote operation, autonomous technology is poised to reshape construction—expanding the workforce, redefining roles and giving early adopters a competitive edge.

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Built to Last: ABC 2026 Contractor of the Year Coakley & Williams Construction

Coakley & Williams Construction is ABC's 2026 Contractor of the Year.

Confidence in a Clear Path: ABC’s 2026 Top Performing Contractors

by Erika Walter | Feb 9, 2026
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ABC’s Top Performers represent the industry’s elite—contractors proven to lead in safety, quality and workforce excellence, earning top credentials while delivering high-performing projects, developing talent and setting the pace for construction’s future.

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The Road Ahead: Forecasting Construction Spending in 2026

by David McMillin | Dec 3, 2025
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What’s in store for spending on construction in 2026? Economists sift through the good, the bad and the ugly signals for the new year.

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Understanding Total Cost of Ownership in Construction Fleets

Powering Profitability With Connected Construction Workflows

Hands Off, Hard Hats On: Autonomous Construction Technology Takes Over

Built to Last: ABC 2026 Contractor of the Year Coakley & Williams Construction

Confidence in a Clear Path: ABC’s 2026 Top Performing Contractors

The Road Ahead: Forecasting Construction Spending in 2026

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