Lumber Holds Steady, Plywood Climbs
Gordian reported an 11% quarterly increase in plywood costs and a 3% increase in pine-board prices.
Skanska Restores Nashville Landmark
Skanska has completed the renovation of Nashville’s historic 145,000-square-foot War Memorial Building.
Gibbs Construction’s Lauren Gibbs
Lauren Gibbs took over ownership of her family's company from her father in 2019. To her, that move felt natural.
Cautious Optimism, Persistent Challenges: AEC Firms Feeling Positive Despite Challenges
AEC firms cautiously optimistic in 2026, according to Grassi.
Gen Z Rethinks Career Paths
As AI reshapes the workforce, Gen Z is turning to the skilled trades as a more secure and financially stable career path than traditional office jobs.
Estimation Transformation: AI Shortens Project Timelines
As hyperscale data center schedules shrink, AI-powered estimating and modern preconstruction workflows are becoming essential to delivering accurate bids on time.
Meta, ABC Partner
Meta Platforms Inc. and Associated Builders and Contractors have launched America’s Workforce Academy, a $115-million initiative designed to train thousands of construction workers for the nation’s rapidly growing data center market.
Backlog Holds Strong
Construction backlog edged down in June while contractor confidence in sales and staffing continued to climb
