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Data Center Debate: The Effect of the Ratepayer Protection Pledge
AI demand is fueling a surge in data center construction—and attracting growing scrutiny from lawmakers over power, costs and labor policy.
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.
The Hierarchy of Energy Control: The Cornerstone of Direct Controls in Construction
‘The hierarchy of energy control’ may sound like a term that belongs in the laboratory, but it is just as applicable to the jobsite.
Construction Materials Prices Surge in January, Driven Again by Tariffs
The tariffs have been struck down, but they are still reeking havoc on construction materials prices.
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.”
Construction Futures: February 2026 Economic Roundup
Construction employment rebounds, backlog falls and materials prices surge in early 2026, despite still lacking construction economic data due to the government shutdown.
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.
Feature Stories
Earth Benders: R.J. Zavoral and Sons Inc. on Their History of Moving the Midwest
Minnesota-based contractor R.J. Zavoral and Sons isn’t just breaking ground—they’re moving it. And they’ve been doing so for nearly 75 years.
Construction News
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.
New Names and Faces: March 2026
March's round up of promotions, appointments and awards amongst ABC member companies.
Labor Shortages in Construction: Managing Legal and Operational Risks
Labor shortages can make labor contracts (and resulting audits) all the more complicated.
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.
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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.
Workforce Crunch Ahead: Construction Labor Demand Outpaces Supply
The U.S. construction industry needs 349,000 new workers by 2026 to address labor shortages and balance supply and demand.
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.
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.
ABC Names 2026’s Top Craft Instructor, Craft Pro, Young Pro and Safety Pro
Announcing ABC’s 2026 Construction Workforce Award winners.
Nonresidential Construction Adds Solid 27,900 Jobs in January
Slow and steady wins the race, and that also goes for jobs numbers.
We Have to Get This Done: Data Centers, Interest Rates and More Primed to Exacerbate Labor Shortage
ABC’s latest workforce shortage analysis should be a wake-up call to Congress and the impetus for implementation of a market-based worker visa system.
Top-Performing 2026 Construction Companies Named by ABC
ABC officially announces its 2026 Top Performers list, presented by Construction Executive.
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.
Mission First, People Always: Military Veterans Drive Safety Culture in Engineering and Construction
‘Give veterans a chance. They’ll do the rest.’ Former fighter pilot and current construction VP John Bolt emphasizes the importance of hiring for character.
New Names and Faces: October 2025
Construction Executive’s monthly roundup of appointments and promotions amongst ABC member companies.
JE Dunn’s Chris Peck
Chris Peck loves flyfishing, plans to spend his retirement as a professor and is currently the senior vice president of JE Dunn’s Dallas office.
Legal
Safe Lifting Techniques for Construction Workers
Lift with your knees (literally) to prevent manual-labor related construction injuries.
So You Want to Build a Safety Plan
Not all construction company safety plans are created equal—nor should they be.
Why the Total Recordable Incident Rate Doesn’t Tell the Whole Safety Story
A total recordable incident rate of zero isn’t necessarily a good thing—or a real thing.
A Head of the Game: Navigating Traumatic Brain Injuries in Construction
Apart from the obvious physical risks, traumatic brain injuries can also have lasting effects on an individual’s mental health. Prevention is the name of the game—and companies should be ready to offer immediate support to employees should an incident occur.
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.
Three Common Causes of Electrocution on Construction Sites and How to Avoid Them
Electricity is an unavoidable presence on every construction site—but electrocution doesn’t have to be. Here’s how to keep crews safe.
The Future of Fire Protection in EV Battery Facilities
As more and more EV-battery manufacturing facilities begin to operate in the United States, it’s important that those who build the facilities know how to fire-proof them.
Executive Insights 2025: Leaders in Surety Bonding and Insurance
Leading experts in surety bonding and insurance share their top insights for contractors.
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.
ABC Opposes the Egregious Faster Labor Contracts Act
The FLCA would stifle—if not effectively eliminate—construction companies’ abilities to negotiate workplace conditions.
Supreme Court’s Course Correction on NEPA Already Steering Decisions in Infrastructure Development Cases
How a Colorado court case could set a precedent for minimizing legal infrastructure hurdles.
Navigating Disruption to Construction Projects Flowing From the America First Trade Policy
Months later, how is Trump’s America First Trade Policy affecting the construction industry? Many companies still aren’t quite sure.
Tools
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 Construction CFOs Scale Systems, Technology and Workflows Amid Rapid Industrial Growth
Rapid expansion rewards the prepared and tests the rest. Financial discipline is what determines which side a construction firm lands on.
Moving the Needle: Advanced Analytics in Construction
Making business decisions with your gut can only get you so far. While experience can help you make quick choices, your intuition can’t replace cold, hard facts.
Connective Tissue: Keep Teams Connected With Modern ERPs
Outdated ERPs are holding construction back. Here’s how modernization builds resilience by keeping teams connected across the organization.
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.
Construction Materials Prices Increase 1.4% in January, Up 40.5% Since February 2020
Construction materials prices continue to rise, up a whopping near-41% over the last five years.
Strategies for Reducing Diesel Consumption on Construction Jobsites
Electric equipment is on the rise, but for contractors operating with traditional machinery, there are still ways to lower diesel costs on the jobsite.
Low Cost, High Risk: Don’t Cut Corners When It Comes to Construction Materials Trade
Artificially discounted construction equipment and materials from China have
been a proverbial siren song to contractors facing increasing input costs, but there can be dire problems and unseen costs.
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.
Wonder of the World: Nat Geo’s New Museum of Exploration
The newest wonder of the world might just be in Downtown D.C., in the form of National Geographic’s Museum of Exploration.
Why Distressed and Defunct Shopping Malls Are Good for Construction Contractors
Unconventional buyers of former shopping malls are reshaping commercial real estate development.
Going Underground May Save Contractors Time, Money and Energy: The Upside of Geothermal Heating and Cooling in Construction
LEED standardization in construction is going underground—that is, to find new sources of energy.
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