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First-Ever National Field Data Study on Multiskilled Construction Shows Wins for Workers, Taxpayers, Industry
Last week, ABC celebrated the Simplar Foundation’s release of the largest national dataset on multiskilled labor.
The Right Tools for the Job: Bring Back the Trades Tool Grant Program
Bring Back the Trades and Milwaukee Tool are betting that the right equipment can change more than just a classroom—and they’re proving it with their first $1,500 Tool Grant to a New Hampshire electrical program.
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.
Backlog Holds Strong
Construction backlog edged down in June while contractor confidence in sales and staffing continued to climb
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 Electronic Leak Detection Is Becoming a Must-Have in Commercial Construction
Water intrusion drives most construction disputes.
Taste the Music: Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Alabama
The new state-of-the-art Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Merit Milestone: ABC’s 2026 Young Professional of the Year Nyoki Mokeba
“Everything that you want in life is only going to come from sacrifice and hard work.”
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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Preparing Contractors for Navigating Community Pushback on Data Center Construction
Owners and project partners should expect tough questions from community members on data center projects.
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.
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.
Backlog Holds Strong
Construction backlog edged down in June while contractor confidence in sales and staffing continued to climb
Gibbs Construction’s Lauren Gibbs
Lauren Gibbs took over ownership of her family’s company from her father in 2019. To her, that move felt natural.
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.
Merit Shop Apprenticeship Program Enrollment Up 60%, Growing Faster Than Unions
“The DOL data show that ABC and merit shop contractors are leading the industry in growing both registered apprenticeship programs and innovative new workforce development pipelines.”
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?
‘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.
Wonder of the World Part II: National Geographic’s Museum of Exploration Opens in Downtown D.C.
A sneak peak of the museum welcomed press for personal chats with National Geographic explorers—including the founder of the Nat Geo Photo Ark, the discoverer of the RMS Titanic and others.
Turning a Construction Career Into a Technology Career
Sarah Lawrence and Danielle Lucas have broken into and are leading two male-dominated sectors: construction and technology.
From Tradesperson to Project Manager: The Day the Promotion Stops Feeling Like a Win
What happens inside a new manager’s head and why a smart owner plans for it before it starts.
Legal
Advancing Jobsite Safety Through Systems-Driven Leadership
The most effective safety programs today are not reactive or isolated—they are structured systems built around real jobsite conditions and reinforced through leadership commitment.
Worker Fatigue: The Overlooked Hazard Driving Injuries and Rework
Fatigue management isn’t wellness; it’s risk control that protects workers, schedules and profits.
Improve Somatic Awareness to Increase Construction Workforce Safety
Train your brain to be resilient to everyday stressors and improve your jobsite safety culture.
Proactive, Measurable Construction Safety Systems Work: ABC Testifies to Congress on Workforce Protections
Cianbro’s Patrick Sughrue testifies in front of Congress; references ABC’s 2026 Health and Safety Performance Report and STEP.
From Cleanup to Compliance: How Contractors Manage Jobsite Waste Regulations
Construction waste management is one of the smallest, simplest cogs in the jobsite safety machine—which is often why it gets overlooked.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ABC Applauds President Trump’s Nomination of Keith Sonderling as Labor Secretary
President Trump nominates Keith Sonderling for Secretary of U.S. Department of Labor.
DOL’s Retreat on Davis-Bacon Expansion Welcome, But Full Repeal Is Needed
“In a victory for the construction industry, taxpayers and the rule of law, yesterday’s order recognizes the illegality of former President Joe Biden’s efforts to expand Davis-Bacon requirements beyond the scope Congress set out.”
What Construction Attorneys Do and When Contractors Need Them
Construction projects move quickly, and for contractors, the right legal guidance can mean the difference between protecting payment, controlling risk and losing leverage when disputes arise.
Tools
The Case for More Data Center Construction
For many communities, data centers represent a significant opportunity for economic growth.
AI Is Reaching the Jobsite—Is Your Workforce Ready?
Contractors that take a thoughtful, workforce-focused approach to AI will be better positioned to handle ongoing industry challenges.
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.
New Report: 36% of Contractor Members Utilize Drones on Jobsites
ABC released a new report revealing the amount of contractors in the industry that use drones on their jobsites.
Living in a Material World: The Evolution of Building Methods and Materials Over Time
How did building methods and materials evolve from using stone, mortar, wet sand and wooden levers to build the pyramids to autonomous vehicles, remote jobsite monitoring, self-sensing concrete and more?
Predict Risk, Not Incidents: A New Analytics Framework for Your Construction Safety Data
A new analytics framework transforms routine safety data into an early-warning system—giving construction leaders a real-time read on where risk is building before anyone gets hurt.
Self-Healing Concrete Redefines Durability and Sustainability in Modern Construction
What does biology plus construction equal? More durability and longevity.
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.
Living in a Material World: The Evolution of Building Methods and Materials Over Time
How did building methods and materials evolve from using stone, mortar, wet sand and wooden levers to build the pyramids to autonomous vehicles, remote jobsite monitoring, self-sensing concrete and more?
Contech Company Cyvl Uses Vehicle-Mounted AI Sensors to Collect Fresh Data for Some of America’s Biggest Cities
What started as an idea from an 18-year-old engineering student transformed into one of the nation’s leading companies in civil infrastructure analytics in a matter of years. Today, Cyvl is paving the way for data collection and infrastructure development in cities like Atlanta, Nashville and beyond.
Build a Court, Give a Court: Dallas Business Founder’s Philanthropy and Construction Efforts Culminate in World Cup Spotlight
Founder of NexCourt—a Dallas-based sport-court company—has been donating his efforts for decades. Now, his work will be on the world stage.
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.
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