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Motel Tetris: Turning a Nashville Super 8 Into Award-Winning Affordable Apartments
When is a motel not just a motel? When it’s an award-winning, adaptive-reuse construction project.
Construction Futures: March 2026 Economic Roundup
The fact that industry momentum was waning before the conflict in Iran sent oil prices and economic uncertainty surging is particularly concerning.
Construction Backlog Indicator Rebounds in February, Contractor Confidence Grows
Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.1 months in February.
Construction Input Prices Surge in February
February construction input prices are up a modest 1.3%.
Labor Shortages in Construction: Managing Legal and Operational Risks
Labor shortages can make labor contracts (and resulting audits) all the more complicated.
Powering Up: How Sentry Equipment Has Lasted 100 Years in Manufacturing and What It Has Planned for 100 More
Never tell Sentry Equipment the odds—the 100-year-old manufacturer is breaking into new sectors, buying into new tech and building itself up on a base of old-world values.
Construction Hiring Remained Slow in January
Recent BLS JOLTS data reveals slow construction hiring in January.
Feature Stories
Prove It: What Surety Underwriters Seek in Contractors
Surety underwriters are backing disciplined contractors with strong finances, capable leadership and clear growth strategies. Learn new strategies for the key factors—capital, capacity and character—that determine bonding support as project sizes grow and industry risks evolve.
Construction News
Construction Input Prices Surge in February
February construction input prices are up a modest 1.3%.
New Names and Faces: February 2026
February's round up of promotions, appointments and awards amongst ABC member companies.
DOL Proposes to Rescind Biden-Era Independent Contractor Rule
“The 2024 final rule creates an ambiguous and difficult-to-interpret standard for determining independent contractor status."
How Mobile Tools Are Capturing Safety Data on Jobsites
Forward-thinking companies are using data and leading indicators to identify risks before incidents happen.
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Data Center Debate: The Effect of the Ratepayer Protection Pledge
AI demand is fueling a surge in data center construction—and attracting growing scrutiny from lawmakers over power, costs and labor policy.
Prove It: What Surety Underwriters Seek in Contractors
Surety underwriters are backing disciplined contractors with strong finances, capable leadership and clear growth strategies. Learn new strategies for the key factors—capital, capacity and character—that determine bonding support as project sizes grow and industry risks evolve.
Construction Futures: March 2026 Economic Roundup
The fact that industry momentum was waning before the conflict in Iran sent oil prices and economic uncertainty surging is particularly concerning.
Construction Backlog Indicator Rebounds in February, Contractor Confidence Grows
Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.1 months in February.
Labor Shortages in Construction: Managing Legal and Operational Risks
Labor shortages can make labor contracts (and resulting audits) all the more complicated.
Built to Last: ABC 2026 Contractor of the Year Coakley & Williams Construction
Coakley & Williams Construction is ABC’s 2026 Contractor of the Year.
No Hard Hat Required: Transferable Skills That Open Doors for Women in Construction
Women of BELL Construction share insights to inspire the next generation of leaders in construction.
ABC Supports Trump Administration’s Critical Improvements to Apprenticeship Programs
“ABC strongly supports the DOL’s bold new approach to addressing longstanding concerns with registered apprenticeship programs.”
Built to Last: ABC 2026 Contractor of the Year Coakley & Williams Construction
Coakley & Williams Construction is ABC’s 2026 Contractor of the Year.
Dry Data: Zero-Water Data Center Design
Microsoft is introducing water-free cooling systems in data centers to enhance sustainability, saving 33 million gallons annually, with wider deployment expected in 2027.
A New Vision for Safety: Construction Safety Week’s Five-Year Plan
“Recognize, Respond and Respect”: This year’s Construction Safety Week theme focuses on the shared responsibility of maintaining top-notch safety standards across every project phase.
Connected and Protected: Digital Safety Tools for Construction
The “2025 Construction Industry Safety Challenges Report” examines how safety performance is being influenced by labor pressures, cost challenges and the adoption of emerging technologies.
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How Mobile Tools Are Capturing Safety Data on Jobsites
Forward-thinking companies are using data and leading indicators to identify risks before incidents happen.
Recognize: A Construction Safety Week Technical Bulletin
A Construction Safety Week Bulletin: Recognize high energy, high hazard and STCKY activities.
Safe Lifting Techniques for Construction Workers
Lift with your knees (literally) to prevent manual-labor related construction injuries.
A New Vision for Safety: Construction Safety Week’s Five-Year Plan
“Recognize, Respond and Respect”: This year’s Construction Safety Week theme focuses on the shared responsibility of maintaining top-notch safety standards across every project phase.
Navigating the Challenges of a 2026 Surety Market: The Importance of Financial Management for Contractors
The surety market may seem slow and steady, but every new year presents new challenges.
Why Self-Insurance Might Be Worth It in a Changing Construction Market
Builders risk. Workers comp. Insurance abounds in the construction industry. But what about keeping it in-house?
Four Ways Builders Risk Coverage Is Reshaping Construction Risk Management
Construction risks are evolving as threats to jobsites evolve. Thankfully, builders risk insurance is evolving as well.
Executive Insights 2025: Leaders in Surety Bonding
With all the uncertainty surrounding the construction economy, one thing is for sure: Surety Bonding. These experts share their insights from 2025.
Wiring the AI Economy: Construction Spending on Data Centers
Explosive growth in data center construction is straining labor markets, reshaping policy debates and accelerating technology adoption across the construction industry.
DOL Proposes to Rescind Biden-Era Independent Contractor Rule
“The 2024 final rule creates an ambiguous and difficult-to-interpret standard for determining independent contractor status.”
ABC Statement on President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address
ABC releases a statement following President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address.
Return of the Quorum: New NLRB Confirmations Secure Quorum and General Counsel
A new era is emerging for the National Labor Relations Board following a recently approved en bloc nominations package from the U.S. Senate.
Tools
Wiring the AI Economy: Construction Spending on Data Centers
Explosive growth in data center construction is straining labor markets, reshaping policy debates and accelerating technology adoption across the construction industry.
How Mobile Tools Are Capturing Safety Data on Jobsites
Forward-thinking companies are using data and leading indicators to identify risks before incidents happen.
More Construction Companies Are Building a Technology-Focused C-Suite
As construction and technology become enmeshed, companies are creating roles dedicated to technology.
Executive Insights 2026: Leaders in Construction Technology I
Leaders in construction technology answer questions from adopting new technology to navigating workflow concerns and more.
The Role of Ergonomics in Preventing Soft Tissue Injuries Caused by Heavy Equipment Handling
Here’s how contractors can use the principle of ergonomics in protecting their workforce.
The ROI of Ground Protection Mats for Construction Equipment
There’s a mat for that. Construction jobsite mats may seem a small effort, but they provide major benefits.
A Constant Construction Companion: The Importance of Corrosion Inhibitors for Concrete Structures
Concrete corrosion can sneak up on you, especially during project delays and/or rework.
Keep Your Fleet Safety Plans Simple and Accessible
They say less is more. Apply that to your fleet safety practices and you might just find it to be true.
Motel Tetris: Turning a Nashville Super 8 Into Award-Winning Affordable Apartments
When is a motel not just a motel? When it’s an award-winning, adaptive-reuse construction project.
Old Military Parachutes Repurposed in Wyoming Monastery Project
This company is redefining construction sustainability by building second chances.
Modular Construction’s Big Boom: New Risks Outpacing Standard Contracts in Industrial Projects
Modular construction is gaining popularity, and so are the risks associated with it.
Adaptive Reuse Projects Abounded in 2025
The buildings of some the country’s most iconic companies were once used for something else.
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Construction Executive’s 2026 Construction Economic Update and Forecast
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Unlocking Profit Potential: A Masterclass in Construction Work in Progress
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Rethinking Job and Cash Forecasting in Construction Finance
In today’s volatile construction market, weak job and cash forecasting has become a business risk—impacting margins, liquidity, and lender confidence. Join Dodge Construction Network’s Sarah Martin and Western Allied Mechanical’s Ally Tinebra for a practical, playbook-driven session on strengthening forecast accuracy, improving visibility, and building more resilient financial performance.