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Limitations of Liability Provisions in Construction Contracts: A Means to Manage Risk and Limit Financial Exposure
Specific construction risks can be limited through an LOL clause—that’s limitation of liability.
New Survey Reveals Three Trends Reshaping MEP Contracting
Stratus reveals its findings from the 2025 State of MEP Annual Report.
Self-Healing Concrete Redefines Durability and Sustainability in Modern Construction
What does biology plus construction equal? More durability and longevity.
Construction Backlog, Contractor Confidence Outpace Year-Ago Levels in March
Contractors with work on data centers report longer backlogs than those without.
Number of Women in the Construction Workforce Is on the Rise
The number of women in construction has risen for 10 consecutive years. Between 2016 and 2025, the total grew from 939,000 to 1.36 million.
Fleet Safety as a Business Strategy for Construction Companies
From hiring and onboarding new drivers to managing the aftermath of an accident, fleet safety steps should never be taken lightly.
The Role of Ergonomics in Preventing Soft Tissue Injuries for Construction Pros Behind the Desk
If sitting is the new smoking, some construction companies may need to take a loot at their in-office ergonomics.
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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.
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Construction Futures: April 2026 Economic Roundup
A healthier job market, stagnant spending and a reopened strait send mixed messages about April's construction economy.
New Names and Faces: April 2026
From board of director hires to opening new offices to promotions and new hires, ABC member companies have been making moves in April.
Balancing the Right to Repair With Evidence Preservation in Construction Defect Litigation
Neither owner nor tenant desires construction related litigation, but should it arise, here are some tips for preserving evidence and moving forward.
DEWALT Unveils New Drilling Robot Designed for Data Centers
Dewalt unveils a first-of-its-kind robot that may soon be working overtime.
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2026 Top Business Risks for Construction and Engineering Companies
The top business risks of 2026 as cited by construction and engineering companies all have one thing in common.
‘We Need to Lower Interest Rates’: Anirban Basu on 2026 Q1 Construction Economy
Data center construction, the Strait of Hormuz and that tenacious labor shortage are all top of mind for contractors this quarter.
Performance Appraisals & Phrases For Dummies
A Construction Executive Book Club review of Ken Lloyd’s For Dummies installment.
Selective Growth: FMI’s 2026 North American Engineering & Construction Outlook
Construction activity in North America is expected to stabilize but grow modestly in 2026.
Construction Employment Rebounds by 26,000 in March
Following a slow-hiring rate in February, March saw 26,000 jobs added to the construction industry.
Pivotal Moment: Reaching a Turning Point in the Construction Labor Shortage
While technology is opening a whole new pipeline for recruitment into the construction industry, there still aren’t enough workers to meet demand.
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.
Labor Shortages in Construction: Managing Legal and Operational Risks
Labor shortages can make labor contracts (and resulting audits) all the more complicated.
Industrial Canvas: Turning Hard Hats Into Artwork
Detroit-based commercial contractor Sachse Construction is bringing together builders, makers and artists with its annual art auction as part of its mission to improve both workforce development and the lives of Detroit youth.
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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Fleet Safety as a Business Strategy for Construction Companies
From hiring and onboarding new drivers to managing the aftermath of an accident, fleet safety steps should never be taken lightly.
One Industry, One Goal: Construction Safety Week 2026
Gilbane’s Steven Carter talks unifying construction around risk, respect and the relentless pursuit of safer jobsites during Construction Safety Week.
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.
How Mobile Tools Are Capturing Safety Data on Jobsites
Forward-thinking companies are using data and leading indicators to identify risks before incidents happen.
How Construction’s Risks, Opportunities and Insurance Options Shape up for 2026
Between materials costs increasing and the workforce shortage persisting, alternative construction insurance may help fill the gaps.
High-Risk Construction Projects Demand Specialized Insurance
Today’s construction projects are riskier than ever and often not covered by traditional insurance.
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.
Balancing the Right to Repair With Evidence Preservation in Construction Defect Litigation
Neither owner nor tenant desires construction related litigation, but should it arise, here are some tips for preserving evidence and moving forward.
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.
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Data Management Systems in Construction Projects
In construction projects, data management systems have become the central mechanism for controlling how information is structured, accessed, and used to drive accurate, real-time decision-making.
New Survey Reveals Overwhelmingly Optimistic Results on the Use of AI in Construction
“The function of AI already far outpaces what construction’s ready for now,” says Dodge Construction Network’s Steve Jones. AI is ready for the industry, but how does the industry get ready for AI? A recent CMiC X Dodge survey reveals it may already be.
Building the Future: Construction at the Center of Technological Innovation at CES 2026
At CES 2026, construction technology stepped into the spotlight as autonomy, AI and electrification reshape how infrastructure gets built.
Power, People, Parts: Supply and Demand on Data Center Jobsites
Data center projects require a lot of support: a power supply, a steady workforce and proper materials.
How Contractors Can Maximize Equipment Value Without Over-Owning Assets
Telematics for construction can tell you exactly which piece of heavy equipment to buy, how often to use it, how best to take care of it and more.
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.
New Survey Reveals Three Trends Reshaping MEP Contracting
Stratus reveals its findings from the 2025 State of MEP Annual Report.
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.
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.
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Rethinking Job and Cash Forecasting in Construction Finance
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