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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.
Frontline Leadership Under Pressure: Strengthening Supervisor Support to Improve Safety and Performance
Construction supervisors have always carried the burden of significant responsibility. Today, that responsibility is expanding while the tolerance for error continues to shrink.
How Profit Is Lost Before a Construction Project Even Starts
Research shows that 74% of projects that start construction prematurely experience significant productivity losses.
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.”
Old Military Parachutes Repurposed in Wyoming Monastery Project
This company is redefining construction sustainability by building second chances.
Construction Backlog Indicator Rebounds in February, Contractor Confidence Grows
After a downward start to the year due to construction job losses and materials price increases, contractor confidence and backlog is back up.
More Construction Companies Are Building a Technology-Focused C-Suite
As construction and technology become enmeshed, companies are creating roles dedicated to technology.
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Family First: ABC’s 2026 National Chair Thomas Murphy
Long before he was “Murph” at Associated Builders and Contractors, Thomas Murphy was the fourth of five siblings growing up in Buffalo, New York. Close to his family then—and now—Murphy hopes to bring that same sense of connection to ABC as its 2026 national chair. As he puts it, “ABC is all about relationships.”
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Built to Last: ABC 2026 Contractor of the Year Coakley & Williams Construction
Coakley & Williams Construction is ABC's 2026 Contractor of the Year.
Construction Backlog Indicator Rebounds in February, Contractor Confidence Grows
After a downward start to the year due to construction job losses and materials price increases, contractor confidence and backlog is back up.
Supreme Court Rules Tariffs Unconstitutional: Why the Construction Industry Shouldn’t Expect Calm Just Yet
The wake of a recent Supreme Court ruling denoting the Trump tariffs unconstitutional poses many possibilities for construction.
Digital Transformation in Construction Management and Real-Time Operational Control
Monitor projects from conception to ribbon cutting and manage jobsite operations throughout project duration in real time.
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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 Materials Prices Surge in January, Driven Again by Tariffs
The tariffs have been struck down, but they are still reeking havoc on construction materials prices.
Construction Futures: February 2026 Economic Roundup
Construction employment rebounds, backlog falls and materials prices surge in early 2026, despite still lacking construction economic data due to the government shutdown.
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Falls to Four-Year Low in January; Contractor Confidence Grows
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator is tracking a steady decline.
Construction Hiring Remained Slow in January
Recent BLS JOLTS data reveals slow construction hiring in January.
Construction Loses 11,000 Jobs in February
On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 42,000 jobs, but it lost 11,000 in February.
Mentoring the Future of the Engineering Workforce
Whether structured or unstructured, there aren’t enough mentor-mentee programs for budding construction professionals, but that’s changing.
Creating Opportunities for Growth Beyond the Job: A Perspective From a Construction President
From fresh-out-of-college construction worker to president of R.D. Olson Construction, Bill Willhelm shares his perspective on mentorship.
New Names and Faces: February 2026
February’s round up of promotions, appointments and awards amongst ABC member companies.
For Good: Johnson Controls Invests in Community College Partnership Program
Johnson Controls is defying industry limits—and proving that no good deed goes unnoticed—with an additional $3-million investment in its Community College Partnership Program to help close the skilled trades gap across 30 community colleges.
New Names and Faces: January 2026
A round up of ABC member companies’ appointments, promotions and awards this month.
New Names and Faces: December 2025
Some of ABC’s contractors, architects, engineers and more make major moves late in the year.
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Frontline Leadership Under Pressure: Strengthening Supervisor Support to Improve Safety and Performance
Construction supervisors have always carried the burden of significant responsibility. Today, that responsibility is expanding while the tolerance for error continues to shrink.
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.
Rebuilding in Fire-Damaged Los Angeles One Year Later
One year since the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, families, communities and municipalities are struggling to cut through mudslides and red tape in order to rebuild.
Mind the Gap: Ensuring Proper Edge Fall Protection
Falls are a leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry, but they can be prevented with the right protection.
High-Risk Construction Projects Demand Specialized Insurance
Today’s construction projects are riskier than ever and often not covered by traditional insurance.
Operation Preparation: Industry Experts Speak on Disaster Prep and Recovery Efforts as Hurricane Season Comes to a Close
Water is one of the most destructive sources on the planet—natural or manmade. Oftentimes, the construction industry has to learn the hard way—after disaster strikes—how best to address that disaster in the future. This year, preparation is priority.
Four Steps to Effectively Manage Rising Risk of Construction Liability Claims
Liability claims in construction are increasing in frequency and complexity. Make sure your company is prepared to wade through the legal waters.
Tech Support: Building Trust With Your Tech Stack
Whether bidding on a large-scale infrastructure job or working through early design development, construction technology platforms help establish trust from day one.
Supreme Court Rules Tariffs Unconstitutional: Why the Construction Industry Shouldn’t Expect Calm Just Yet
The wake of a recent Supreme Court ruling denoting the Trump tariffs unconstitutional poses many possibilities for construction.
House Passes ABC-Supported Permitting Reform Legislation
ABC supported two permitting reform bills, which just passed a vote in the U.S. House.
Court Decision Removes PLA Mandate From Federal Construction Project
A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims favored a challenge to a Biden-era PLA policy.
Congress Returns to Washington as Lawmakers Struggle to Find a Path Forward
After 43 days of a government shutdown—the longest in U.S. history—Congress has finally returned to Washington, D.C., just in time for the holidays.
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Digital Transformation in Construction Management and Real-Time Operational Control
Monitor projects from conception to ribbon cutting and manage jobsite operations throughout project duration in real time.
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.
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.
Cyber, Secured: Cybersecurity Beyond the IT Team
The cyber landscape in 2026 is full of twists and turns. Contractors can navigate them successfully by focusing on three key pillars.
How to Make the Most of Your Water Truck on the Jobsite
From fire prevention to road maintenance, water trucks on the jobsite might be some of the most important—yet most overlooked—pieces of construction equipment.
Building Supply Distributors: Taking Control of Jobsite Delivery in Uncertain Times
The cost of materials is up. Along with that increase comes increased complications with delivering those materials to the jobsite.
Construction Materials Prices Jump 0.4% in July
Materials prices are up in nearly all categories except natural gas, which decreased 2.1% in July.
Rising Debate: Proprietary Versus Non-Proprietary Elevator Equipment
Independent elevator companies are leveraging owner options, lower long-term costs, and supplier and equipment choice to compete against major proprietary brands. Who will come out on top?
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.
White Ice, Green Building: Crack in Old Ice Rink Prompts Sustainable Redevelopment
In a Massachusetts town where residents love to skate, Skanska USA built a new rink with top-tier ice and a low carbon footprint.
Commercial Construction Faces Challenges in 2026, But Some Cities May Be Safe
Commercial construction faced challenges in 2025. Certain markets are already yielding insight into 2026 trends.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Remained Stagnant in October
On a monthly basis, nonresidential spending was up in 9 of 16 categories, but still lacks momentum overall.
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