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A Shrinking Labor Force Changes the Construction Workforce Equation
For contractors already struggling to find enough people, a smaller national workforce raises a bigger question about how much work companies can realistically support.
Construction Mental Health Score Rises
The report surveyed 5,000 employed U.S. adults in June. Across all industries, 23% of respondents were classified at high mental health risk.
Hall of Mirrors: Malachowsky Hall at UF
Florida’s Malachowsky Hall looks like something straight out of a futuristic fun house.
ABC Welcomes Permitting Reform Bill, Urges Senate Passage
“The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act’s comprehensive and balanced reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Water Act would address bureaucratic and procedural inefficiencies that deter and delay development.”
Construction Backlog Indicator Rises Again in September on Data Center Strength
Commercial and institutional construction backlog dipped in the middle of the year, but it has since risen to its highest level since 2025.
Building Talent in a Tight Market
Filling the talent gap is a balancing act between finding the right people and finding the right amount of people. When the right people are already on your payroll, sometimes it pays to teach that talent how to do more.
Lumber Holds Steady, Plywood Climbs
Gordian reported an 11% quarterly increase in plywood costs and a 3% increase in pine-board prices.
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Ground Control: Construction Continues to Monitor the Federal Drone Ban
As scrutiny of Chinese-made drones intensifies in Washington, D.C., contractors across the country are working to adjust their approaches to aerial innovation. What will the skies above jobsites look like in the future?
Construction News
A More Selective Market: AI, Operational Efficiency and Project Cancellations Top of Mind for Contractors This Year
Of those surveyed, 45% said they were piloting or actively implementing artificial intelligence.
ABC Honored as Hensel Phelps Diverge Innovation Center Official Partner
On Thursday, Oct. 15, ABC was inducted as an official partner of Hensel Phelps’ Diverge Innovation Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.
ABC Welcomes Permitting Reform Bill, Urges Senate Passage
“The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act’s comprehensive and balanced reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Water Act would address bureaucratic and procedural inefficiencies that deter and delay development."
Before the Build: Virtual Reality Helps Design and Test Contech Products
Virtual reality is giving Milwaukee Tool’s product teams an earlier look at design, usability and performance—helping turn digital concepts into jobsite-ready tools.
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A Shrinking Labor Force Changes the Construction Workforce Equation
For contractors already struggling to find enough people, a smaller national workforce raises a bigger question about how much work companies can realistically support.
Before the Build: Virtual Reality Helps Design and Test Contech Products
Virtual reality is giving Milwaukee Tool’s product teams an earlier look at design, usability and performance—helping turn digital concepts into jobsite-ready tools.
How BIM Coordination Helps Reduce Rework in Construction Projects
Learn how BIM coordination helps identify clashes, improve communication, reduce errors and minimize costly rework throughout the construction process.
ABC Honored as Hensel Phelps Diverge Innovation Center Official Partner
On Thursday, Oct. 15, ABC was inducted as an official partner of Hensel Phelps’ Diverge Innovation Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Helix Electric’s Matt Snyder
Matt Snyder is taking lessons he learned while playing center for the Indiana University football team to directing preconstruction at Helix Electric.
Construction Mental Health Score Rises
The report surveyed 5,000 employed U.S. adults in June. Across all industries, 23% of respondents were classified at high mental health risk.
Building Talent in a Tight Market
Filling the talent gap is a balancing act between finding the right people and finding the right amount of people. When the right people are already on your payroll, sometimes it pays to teach that talent how to do more.
Why Culture at Your Construction Company Might Need an Audit
What culture audits might uncover are hidden liabilities that are greater than the financial liabilities on the balance sheet.
Construction Mental Health Score Rises
The report surveyed 5,000 employed U.S. adults in June. Across all industries, 23% of respondents were classified at high mental health risk.
The Blueprint for Future Talent: Building Internship Programs in the AEC Industry
Internship programs can be a strategic solution to workforce challenges, but they must be designed with intention.
Attracting and Retaining Talent: How to Create a Workplace Where Women Can Thrive
Attracting women to a construction site can add important new skills and perspective, and will require new recruiting tactics.
New Research Reveals Multiskilled Crews Can Reduce Construction Completion Time by 30%
New research by the Simplar Foundation continues to showcase the benefits of multiskilling for construction workers.
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Before the Core Drill Starts: How Contractors Can Reduce the Risks Hidden Inside Concrete
Rebar, post-tension cables, electrical conduit, plumbing and communications lines are frequently embedded in concrete. Striking any of them can lead to injuries, structural concerns and more.
Attracting and Retaining Talent: How to Create a Workplace Where Women Can Thrive
Attracting women to a construction site can add important new skills and perspective, and will require new recruiting tactics.
New Research Reveals Multiskilled Crews Can Reduce Construction Completion Time by 30%
New research by the Simplar Foundation continues to showcase the benefits of multiskilling for construction workers.
Connected Rental Technology Is Reshaping Construction Operations
Connected equipment, smart solutions and open platforms are giving contractors new ways to improve fleet planning, jobsite safety and project efficiency.
Why Culture at Your Construction Company Might Need an Audit
What culture audits might uncover are hidden liabilities that are greater than the financial liabilities on the balance sheet.
Six Ways to Stress-Test Construction Technology
Systems should be tested under conditions that represent the contractor’s work.
The Hidden Impact of Working Alone: Connecting Safety and Wellbeing in Construction
Uncertainty wears on people. Over time, feeling isolated or unprotected can affect confidence, concentration, morale and job satisfaction.
Enterprise-Grade Is Not a Standard: What Contractors Should Verify Before Trusting a Cloud Vendor
A server in the office is exactly as secure as the person maintaining it, and at most firms that person is also handling jobsite connectivity and the accounting system.
Strong. Stable. Evolving.: The Construction Surety Industry in 2026
The surety industry continues to demonstrate strength, resilience and adaptability. Across the country, members of the Surety and Fidelity Association of America support public agencies, private owners and contractors, providing the financial capacity, expertise and confidence to move projects forward.
The Delay You Did Not Draft For: Regulatory Risk in Data Center Construction Contracting
Smart contract drafting and executing can provide contractors protection in the face of data center construction pauses.
ABC Applauds Senate for Confirming Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor
Keith Sonderling was confirmed as the Secretary of Labor.
From Claim to Courtroom: How Documentation Shapes Construction Disputes
Scheduling an inspection of the property should be one of your first tasks once a claim or potential claim is identified.
Tools
Before the Build: Virtual Reality Helps Design and Test Contech Products
Virtual reality is giving Milwaukee Tool’s product teams an earlier look at design, usability and performance—helping turn digital concepts into jobsite-ready tools.
Lumber Holds Steady, Plywood Climbs
Gordian reported an 11% quarterly increase in plywood costs and a 3% increase in pine-board prices.
Where Should Automation Stop on a Jobsite and Who Decides?
The future of construction will be defined by how thoughtfully leaders balance automation with human judgment, writes an industrial construction operations executive.
Building History: The New Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library
From a sweeping living roof to massive rammed earth walls, JE Dunn turns an ambitious design into a highly sustainable presidential library built for generations to come.
ABC Honored as Hensel Phelps Diverge Innovation Center Official Partner
On Thursday, Oct. 15, ABC was inducted as an official partner of Hensel Phelps’ Diverge Innovation Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.
What Testing Delays Actually Cost a Project and How to Avoid Them
Just because you may be done with school doesn’t mean test results don’t matter, and they may make or break a project timeline.
Jobsite Security: The Core Equipment Needed to Secure Isolated Projects
By combining surveillance cameras, effective communication devices, a physical onsite security presence and proper fencing, you can effectively keep your project secure.
Construction Materials Prices Jump Again in August
“Construction input prices surged again in August, and the increases were widespread across materials,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
ABC Honored as Hensel Phelps Diverge Innovation Center Official Partner
On Thursday, Oct. 15, ABC was inducted as an official partner of Hensel Phelps’ Diverge Innovation Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Strong. Stable. Evolving.: The Construction Surety Industry in 2026
The surety industry continues to demonstrate strength, resilience and adaptability. Across the country, members of the Surety and Fidelity Association of America support public agencies, private owners and contractors, providing the financial capacity, expertise and confidence to move projects forward.
Warning Signs: Analyzing the Near-Collapse of the Former Pfizer Headquarters in New York
A near miss at the former Pfizer headquarters highlights how contracts, technology and workforce documentation can help contractors manage risk on complex adaptive-reuse projects.
The Delay You Did Not Draft For: Regulatory Risk in Data Center Construction Contracting
Smart contract drafting and executing can provide contractors protection in the face of data center construction pauses.
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Construction Executive’s 2026 Q3 Construction Economic Update and Forecast
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