March-April 2025 Issue
People Powered: Gaylor Electric Is ABC's 2025 Contractor of the Year
Long Shot: Chandra Wakeland's Leap of Faith Into Construction Ownership
Capitalizing on Competition: ABC 2025 Top Performers Answer Compelling Questions
Financial Foundations: Why Less Than 40% of Construction Companies Founded in 2011 Are Still Open Today
By Leif Bruhn
Contractors must act now to build the new cities of tomorrow without relying on the building practices of yesterday. Decarbonizing off-highway machines such as excavators will play a critical role.
By Maggie Murphy
The B1M founder and mental-health advocate, Fred Mills, tells all about his love for construction, his personal struggle in overcoming mental-health challenges and what he believes the industry can do to ensure its workforce is thriving.
By Michael Altman
President Trump’s slew of executive orders will have both positive and challenging implications for the construction industry. Here’s a breakdown of what to keep an eye on when it comes to your workforce.
By Ken Budd
Perrier Esquerré Contractors transformed a historic Louisiana schoolhouse into a vibrant work space—proof that sometimes historic codes not only preserve the past, but create a glorious present.
By Jordan LeGras
Brick by brick, McCarthy Building Companies is not only building infrastructure, but also creating meaningful change for the communities it serves.
