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Steel Cooling: Steel Costs Steadily Decline After Pandemic Price Shock
Despite minor tariff-induce volatility, steel prices have steadily cooled off over the last year.
‘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.
New Names and Faces: March 2026
March’s round up of promotions, appointments and awards amongst ABC member companies.
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.
Prove It: What Surety Underwriters Seek in Contractors
Surety underwriters are backing disciplined contractors with strong finances, capable leadership and clear growth strategies. Learn new strategies for the key factors—capital, capacity and character—that determine bonding support as project sizes grow and industry risks evolve.
Construction Futures: March 2026 Economic Roundup
The fact that industry momentum was waning before the conflict in Iran sent oil prices and economic uncertainty surging is particularly concerning.
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.
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
Prove It: What Surety Underwriters Seek in Contractors
Surety underwriters are backing disciplined contractors with strong finances, capable leadership and clear growth strategies. Learn new strategies for the key factors—capital, capacity and character—that determine bonding support as project sizes grow and industry risks evolve.
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.
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."
How Mobile Tools Are Capturing Safety Data on Jobsites
Forward-thinking companies are using data and leading indicators to identify risks before incidents happen.
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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.
Prove It: What Surety Underwriters Seek in Contractors
Surety underwriters are backing disciplined contractors with strong finances, capable leadership and clear growth strategies. Learn new strategies for the key factors—capital, capacity and character—that determine bonding support as project sizes grow and industry risks evolve.
Construction Futures: March 2026 Economic Roundup
The fact that industry momentum was waning before the conflict in Iran sent oil prices and economic uncertainty surging is particularly concerning.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Legal
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.
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.
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.
Well-Insulated: Predict the Unpredictable Construction Costs
Contractors may need to revisit some of the processes in their accounting and financial operations. Here are six strategies for construction companies to insulate against cost increases and mitigate financial risks.
Wildfires, Silica Exposures and ESG-Friendly Solutions
Wildfires can carry along with them hidden dangers lurking in their smoke that may pose a risk to your workforce.
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.
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.
Government Shutdown Puts Added Burdens on Federal Contractors
It has officially been two weeks since the government shut down, and federal contractors are feeling it.
Tools
Data Center Surge: Pre-Developed Space Already 90% Leased
Over 90% of data center space in development has already been leased—that’s before it’s even been built.
More Construction Companies Are Building a Technology-Focused C-Suite
As construction and technology become enmeshed, companies are creating roles dedicated to technology.
Executive Insights 2026: Leaders in Construction Technology I
Leaders in construction technology answer questions from adopting new technology to navigating workflow concerns and more.
Heads or Tails: Deloitte’s 2026 Construction Industry Outlook
A new report from Deloitte, “2026 Engineering and Construction Industry Outlook,” identifies significant headwinds facing the industry in 2026.
Heads or Tails: Deloitte’s 2026 Construction Industry Outlook
A new report from Deloitte, “2026 Engineering and Construction Industry Outlook,” identifies significant headwinds facing the industry in 2026.
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.
June Nonresidential Construction Materials Prices Up 2.5% Year-Over-Year, 43% Since February 2020
Construction backlog is back up, but so are input prices for nonresidential construction materials.
Tariffed Construction Materials Prices Rise in May
The tariffs are taking effect—and materials prices are reflecting that.
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.
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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Construction Executive’s 2026 Construction Economic Update and Forecast
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Unlocking Profit Potential: A Masterclass in Construction Work in Progress
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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.