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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.
Respect: A Construction Safety Week Technical Bulletin
A Construction Safety Week Bulletin: Building a culture of safety respect.
Decentralized AI: A Faster Path to Construction Productivity Gains
AI a la cart. Some construction leaders are experimenting—successfully—with a decentralized AI strategy.
Fatalities Edge Down: New Data Reveals a Promising Decline
According to new BLS data, U.S. construction fatalities declined slightly in 2024.
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.
Five Lessons From Launching a New Construction Office Location Across State Lines
Whether opening a new construction firm for the first time or branching off from a larger headquarters, there are fundamentals to every business pursuit.
BRPH’s Jennifer Lyons
As a kid, Jennifer Lyons thought it would be awesome to be an astronaut. As an adult, she’s a construction manager in the aerospace sector.
Feature Stories
Confidence in a Clear Path: ABC’s 2026 Top Performing Contractors
ABC’s Top Performers represent the industry’s elite—contractors proven to lead in safety, quality and workforce excellence, earning top credentials while delivering high-performing projects, developing talent and setting the pace for construction’s future.
Construction News
‘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.
BRPH’s Jennifer Lyons
As a kid, Jennifer Lyons thought it would be awesome to be an astronaut. As an adult, she's a construction manager in the aerospace sector.
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.
Full Project Transparency: Why 360° Documentation Is Becoming Essential on Modern Construction Sites
Three-hundred-sixty-degree site capture technology can help protect contractors from future legal disputes.
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‘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.
Five Lessons From Launching a New Construction Office Location Across State Lines
Whether opening a new construction firm for the first time or branching off from a larger headquarters, there are fundamentals to every business pursuit.
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.
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.
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.
ABC Names 2026’s Top Craft Instructor, Craft Pro, Young Pro and Safety Pro
Announcing ABC’s 2026 Construction Workforce Award winners.
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.
Built to Last: ABC 2026 Contractor of the Year Coakley & Williams Construction
Coakley & Williams Construction is ABC’s 2026 Contractor of the Year.
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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Respect: A Construction Safety Week Technical Bulletin
A Construction Safety Week Bulletin: Building a culture of safety respect.
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.
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.
Labor Shortages in Construction: Managing Legal and Operational Risks
Labor shortages can make labor contracts (and resulting audits) all the more complicated.
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.
ABC Welcomes Trump Administration’s Proposal to Clarify ‘Waters of the United States’
The Trump admin proposed a rule to clarify the Clean Water’s Act definition of WOTUS.
Tools
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.
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.
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.
How Mobile Tools Are Capturing Safety Data on Jobsites
Forward-thinking companies are using data and leading indicators to identify risks before incidents happen.
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.
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?
How Construction Fleets Can Overcome Change Management Challenges
The fundamentals may not be glamorous, but they are foundational for keeping your fleet running smoothly, especially during times of change.
‘Start Yesterday’: Time Sensitive Succession Planning in Construction
Contractors who want a successful ownership transition must start early. Strong financial management, clean records and strategic planning can increase company value, reduce risk and ensure a smoother succession—whether transferring ownership to family, employees or outside buyers.
Roaring Reno: Clemson Tigers Football Gets Upgraded
Brasfield & Gorrie has renovated the 41,000 square-foot home of South Carolina’s Clemson Tigers.
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.
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Hear from leaders in construction and technology on how global trends, workforce evolution and emerging innovations are converging to reshape the industry. This session will provide a global forward-looking perspective on what’s ahead and how companies can prepare to stay competitive with the leading voices from construction, innovation, technology and the association perspective.
AI and Automation in the Construction Industry
This webinar will explain how top firms embrace AI and automation and what this means for their future. Whether you’re just starting to use AI and automation or looking to expand on your firm’s edge, this session is packed with insights to help your construction business innovate and thrive.
Effectively Managing Subcontractors in an Evolving Landscape
Learn the key pain points of construction finance professionals and how they are solving them through technology adoption. Understand the process for selecting the best software and what the proper steps are implanting and training your finance staff and subcontractors.
Construction Executive’s 2026 Construction Economic Update and Forecast
Join ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu on Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) for the 2026 Construction Economic Update and Forecast.
Construction Executive’s 2026 Q1 Construction Economic Update and Forecast
Join ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu on April 8 at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) for the 2026 Construction Economic Update and Forecast.
Unlocking Profit Potential: A Masterclass in Construction Work in Progress
This deep dive into work-in-progress reporting is designed to help you maximize profits and gain better control over ongoing projects. Learn best practices to track WIP accurately and avoid common pitfalls that can impact your bottom line.
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.