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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.

Construction booths and equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AG 2026.

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
Cover Story | Business | Business Development | Features

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
Cover Story | Economy | Features

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.

Eyes on the Sky: Regulating DJI Drones on Federal and Private Construction Sites

Chinese-manufactured DJI drones comprise an estimated 90% of all UAVs on U.S. construction jobsites. Proposed limitations on their use could have profound ripple effects on safety, cost and productivity across the sector.

Numbers Don’t Lie: Accounting Leaders Weigh In on State of 2025 Construction Finance

But they don’t automatically tell easy truths, either. Leaders from some of the best accounting firms weigh in on how to navigate an environment in which evolving tariffs, rising costs and new tax legislation are creating financial complexities.