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January-February 2025 Issue

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Pressing Questions: Construction Leaders Address the Decade's Top Concerns

Some of the brightest minds in the industry discuss their hopes and fears for the year ahead—and beyond.
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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.
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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.
 Erik Wahl, an American graffiti artist, author and motivational speaker.
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Business
Overlooked Assets: Year-Round Tax Tips From a Construction Accountant

By Phillip Ross

Regularly engaging your accountant—whether for tax planning, financial-health reviews, business strategy or succession planning—helps ensure your construction firm remains financially resilient, adaptable and poised for growth.

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Safety
All in Together: The Origins of Construction Safety Week

By Mike Choutka

Building a safer industry is the foundation of Construction Safety Week. This week-long campaign started in 2014 when more than 40 companies joined forces to promote safety.

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Workforce
‘Strong Fundamentals’: Reviewing Deloitte's 2025 Engineering and Construction Outlook

By Michelle Meisels

Deloitte’s 2025 Engineering and Construction Outlook highlights key areas that will impact the industry in 2025, including approaches that engineering and construction firms may consider as they plan for the upcoming year.

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Markets
Accelerated Learning: Phelps Turns a 12-Story Office Into a School in Six Months

By Ken Budd

Phelps Construction Group renovated a 12-story office building for a Kindle Education public charter school—and they did it really, really fast.

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Culture
Boots on the Ground: Knobelsdorff Hosts Relief Drive in Wake of Hurricane Helene

By Jordan LeGras

Following the devastating events of Hurricane Helene, Knobelsdorff went the extra mile in its relief efforts, sending 35 employees to communities in North Carolina to aid in disaster recovery.

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Markets
Closeout: Secret Hideout

By Construction Executive

The Wilderness Treehouse Cabins in the Wisconsin Dells are a childhood dream brought to life.

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