People Powered: Gaylor Electric Is ABC’s 2025 Contractor of the Year
Gaylor Electric’s employees are wired differently—and they’ve earned ABC’s Contractor of the Year award to prove it.
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From the Ground Up: How ABC Keynoter Saved Himself From Financial Ruin
‘Creativity without discipline is like a river without banks.’ As a former financial broker who personally faced financial devastation, Erik Wahl has perfected the art of blending creativity with business. At ABC Convention 2025, he’ll give a keynote speech on exactly how that’s done—all the way from rock bottom.
Low Cost, High Risk: Don’t Cut Corners When It Comes to Construction Materials Trade
Artificially discounted construction equipment and materials from China have
been a proverbial siren song to contractors facing increasing input costs, but there can be dire problems and unseen costs.
Ultimate Building Champ: How Justin Wren Went From Professional Fighter to Nonprofit Builder
‘If you think you’re too small to make a difference, try spending a night in a closed room with a mosquito.’ That Swahili proverb struck a chord with Justin Wren—UFC fighter, philanthropist, author, podcaster—and he hopes it will strum a similar tune for those in attendance at ABC Convention 2025.
Setting the Stage for Growth
Will 2025 be the year that construction can turn the page and transition into a more sustainable path for growth?
Office Spending Has Taken a Huge Hit
It’s no secret that the pandemic and the rise of remote work fundamentally altered the demand for office space. What will that empty space look like going forward?
New Construction Takes a Backseat to Reconstruction
Following a gangbuster year in 2023, spending on the construction of nonresidential buildings is estimated to slow to a more modest pace of growth of just over 7% this year. Next year, gains in spending [...]
Hot Shots: 2024 CE Photo Contest
Introducing the winner and finalists of Construction Executive’s annual photo contest. Individuals and firms, amateurs and professionals alike shared their most captivating construction snapshots, showcasing the essence of their projects and teams—and proving that a career in construction can be a picture-perfect opportunity.
