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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.
Cautious Optimism, Persistent Challenges: AEC Firms Feeling Positive Despite Challenges
AEC firms cautiously optimistic in 2026, according to Grassi.
Fight for Your Right: Effects of FAR Final Rule on Construction
Competition on federal construction projects continues to get tighter due to a recent Federal Acquisition Regulation final rule.
More Skills, More Capacity: Groundbreaking Research Touts Benefits of a Multiskilled Workforce
A nationwide research initiative provides new field evidence that qualified multiskilled construction crews can reduce waiting, improve workflow and stretch scarce workforce capacity—while creating new opportunities for workers.
Construction Job Openings Up by 28,000 to Near-2-Year High in July
“The construction job opening rate rose to the highest level in nearly two years in July,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
Beyond Recruiting: Rethinking the Workforce Shortage
Solving construction’s workforce shortage requires a new approach to developing the next generation of craft professionals—and a new partnership between ABC and Meta aims to make that happen.
Gen Z Rethinks Career Paths
As AI reshapes the workforce, Gen Z is turning to the skilled trades as a more secure and financially stable career path than traditional office jobs.
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Risk Reset: Concerns Top of Mind for Top Construction Law Firms
Construction’s biggest legal challenges have changed. Here’s what top attorneys from some of CE’s Top 50 Construction Law Firms say contractors should prepare for next, from cost volatility to AI innovation and beyond.
Construction News
Move on From Heroic Construction Project Operation Models
As contractors scale across more sites, fragmented systems and inconsistent processes are making it harder to maintain visibility into spend, vendors and decision-making.
New Names and Faces: August 2026
Breeden Construction boasts a new award winner, Blank Rome welcomes a new partner and Sims Crane has a new CFO.
Trump Administration Unfortunately Continues to Defend Biden-Era Davis-Bacon Rule
The Trump administration has still yet to fully repeal the Biden-era Davis-Bacon rule.
Risk Reset: Concerns Top of Mind for Top Construction Law Firms
Construction’s biggest legal challenges have changed. Here’s what top attorneys from some of CE's Top 50 Construction Law Firms say contractors should prepare for next, from cost volatility to AI innovation and beyond.
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Business and Culture
Why Revenue Recognition Discipline Drives Cash Flow, Credibility and Growth in Construction
In construction, revenue recognition is more than an accounting requirement. It shapes how leadership evaluates job performance, manages cash flow and makes strategic decisions about growth.
The Case for More Data Center Construction
For many communities, data centers represent a significant opportunity for economic growth.
Cautious Optimism, Persistent Challenges: AEC Firms Feeling Positive Despite Challenges
AEC firms cautiously optimistic in 2026, according to Grassi.
Fight for Your Right: Effects of FAR Final Rule on Construction
Competition on federal construction projects continues to get tighter due to a recent Federal Acquisition Regulation final rule.
Nonresidential Specialty Contractors Power Construction’s Employment Growth
Nonresidential construction employment grew by 10,400 positions in August.
Beyond Recruiting: Rethinking the Workforce Shortage
Solving construction’s workforce shortage requires a new approach to developing the next generation of craft professionals—and a new partnership between ABC and Meta aims to make that happen.
Gen Z Rethinks Career Paths
As AI reshapes the workforce, Gen Z is turning to the skilled trades as a more secure and financially stable career path than traditional office jobs.
‘What Great Owners Do’: New Report Links Owner Behavior to Project Success
A new industry report argues that project success depends as much on owner behavior as contractor performance—and outlines five practices that help create better outcomes for everyone.
The Case for More Data Center Construction
For many communities, data centers represent a significant opportunity for economic growth.
New Names and Faces: August 2026
Breeden Construction boasts a new award winner, Blank Rome welcomes a new partner and Sims Crane has a new CFO.
Recruit, Retain and Celebrate: How Women at BELL Construction Are Influencing Future Members of the Workforce
While both Fleetwood and Higginbotham considered entering construction long before they actually did, what was it about this industry that enticed them?
Maintaining Humanity Amidst the Rise of AI
Putting people in charge of AI goes beyond a tech-savvy new hire. A top-down approach, starting in the C-suite, often provides the best adoption oversight and ensures consistent company culture.
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Safety Gets Smarter: Predictive Construction Safety Programs Gain Momentum
Oracle Construction and Engineering’s Josh Kanner discusses why jobsite fatalities remain stubbornly high, how predictive AI is changing safety culture and why the industry’s biggest opportunity isn’t replacing people—it’s helping them make better decisions.
Building the Research and Healthcare Facilities of Tomorrow Without Impacting the Progress of Today
Healthcare and laboratory construction requires a much more delicate touch, especially when construction must not disrupt critical patient and research operations.
Inside Construction’s Highest-Performing Projects
A new analysis of ABC Excellence in Construction™ project data reveals how value-based procurement, preconstruction services, technology adoption and safety leadership are driving industry-leading performance in schedule, budget and jobsite outcomes across every major market sector.
Advancing Jobsite Safety Through Culture, Comfort and Worker Engagement
As jobsites grow more complex and performance expectations rise, safety is being reframed as a cultural and organizational responsibility.
Risk Reset: Concerns Top of Mind for Top Construction Law Firms
Construction’s biggest legal challenges have changed. Here’s what top attorneys from some of CE’s Top 50 Construction Law Firms say contractors should prepare for next, from cost volatility to AI innovation and beyond.
Arbitration in Construction Disputes: Process and Best Practices
Construction arbitration may begin after negotiations fail, but the outcome is often shaped much earlier by the contract language, project records and claim decisions made during the job.
Hidden Risks Behind Today’s Stadium Construction Boom
The North American stadium construction boom is back and it’s bigger, more complex and riskier than ever.
Five Common Pitfalls in Commercial Fit-Outs—and How to Avoid Them
The following five pitfalls routinely disrupt commercial fit-outs. But there are practical planning strategies that prevent them.
Why Electronic Leak Detection Is Becoming a Must-Have in Commercial Construction
Water intrusion drives most construction disputes.
ABC Applauds Confirmation of Macy and Prouty to NLRB
On Friday, August 7, the U.S. Senate confirmed James Macy and David Prouty to the National Labor Relations Board.
Construction Attorneys: Contract Negotiation Strategy
For contractors, some of the most consequential project risks are established long before work begins, during contract negotiations.
ABC Urges U.S. Senate to Confirm Sonderling as Labor Secretary
The U.S. HELP Committee advanced the nomination of Keith Sonderling for Labor Secretary.
Tools
Why Ongoing Crane Training Is Essential for Technology Advancements Onsite
Modern cranes feature sophisticated sensors, digital controls and integrated safety computers that require specialized knowledge to operate effectively.
Beyond Gut Instinct: Construction Technology for Resource Planning
As labor shortages persist and projects grow more complex, contractors are turning workforce planning into a strategic advantage powered by better data and smarter forecasting.
Meta, ABC Partner
Meta Platforms Inc. and Associated Builders and Contractors have launched America’s Workforce Academy, a $115-million initiative designed to train thousands of construction workers for the nation’s rapidly growing data center market.
Safety Gets Smarter: Predictive Construction Safety Programs Gain Momentum
Oracle Construction and Engineering’s Josh Kanner discusses why jobsite fatalities remain stubbornly high, how predictive AI is changing safety culture and why the industry’s biggest opportunity isn’t replacing people—it’s helping them make better decisions.
Why Ongoing Crane Training Is Essential for Technology Advancements Onsite
Modern cranes feature sophisticated sensors, digital controls and integrated safety computers that require specialized knowledge to operate effectively.
Construction Materials Prices Flat in July, Up 7.4% From a Year Ago
Overall construction input prices are 7.4% higher than one year ago.
How Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings Can Help Contractors Shorten Project Timelines
PEMBs use a systems approach that standardizes many elements that typically slow projects the most.
How Deferred Elevator Modernization Quietly Erodes Your Building’s Bottom Line
When an elevator service in your commercial building stops, almost all operations stop.
Betting Big: New Baton Rouge Casino
A winning location on the Baton Rouge riverfront presented W.E. O’Neil with a unique historical renovation challenge in their delivery of Bally’s Baton Rouge Casino and Hotel.
Nonresidential Construction Maintains Hiring Momentum in July
Nonresidential construction employment continued to expand at a healthy pace in July.
June Nonresidential Construction Spending Up on Strength of Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3—National nonresidential construction spending rose 0.1% in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending...
What Contractors Need to Know Before Bidding on an Animal Care Project
There is a lot of nuance that goes into not only building an animal care facility but bidding on one.
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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.