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Respect: A Construction Safety Week Technical Bulletin
A Construction Safety Week Bulletin: Building a culture of safety respect.
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.
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.
Frontline Leadership Under Pressure: Strengthening Supervisor Support to Improve Safety and Performance
Construction supervisors have always carried the burden of significant responsibility. Today, that responsibility is expanding while the tolerance for error continues to shrink.
How Profit Is Lost Before a Construction Project Even Starts
Research shows that 74% of projects that start construction prematurely experience significant productivity losses.
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.”
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nearly 90% of U.S. Construction Workers Are Not Union Members
Over the last two years, the number of merit shop contractors has been steadily increasing.
ABC to Host National Construction Trade Championships and Management Competition in Salt Lake City on March 19
In just under one month, some of the top craft competitors will convene in Salt Lake City to show off their skills at ABC Convention.
Navigating Compliance Pressures Amidst a Construction Labor Shortage
Construction compliance pressures seem that much heavier with a strained workforce. Integrative programs can help alleviate that.
New Names and Faces: February 2026
February’s round up of promotions, appointments and awards amongst ABC member companies.
New Names and Faces: November 2025
Construction Executive’s monthly roundup of appointments and promotions amongst ABC member companies.
Contractor Turns Former Sears Into Interim High School Following Palisades Wildfires
After the devastating Los Angeles wildfires this January, Pali Charter High School students not only needed new homes but a new place to learn.
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.
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Frontline Leadership Under Pressure: Strengthening Supervisor Support to Improve Safety and Performance
Construction supervisors have always carried the burden of significant responsibility. Today, that responsibility is expanding while the tolerance for error continues to shrink.
Is a Zero-Injury Culture in Construction a Pipe Dream?
Building professionals aim for a zero-injury culture as project complexity and workforce demands increase. Is this goal attainable?
Fire Protection You Can Trust Starts With the Right Testing
Fire protection systems are only as good as their testing reveals. Make sure your buildings and jobsites are equipped appropriately.
Why Hurricane Preparedness Isn’t About the Property
As Hurricane Melissa made landfall this week as a category five storm, it serves as a stark reminder to the construction industry to always be prepared, even at the end of storm season.
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
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.
Data Center Power Demand Will Cause a Boom in Industrial Construction
The demand for data centers is posing a demand for more power sources.
Smart-Building Technology: The Transformative Payoff That Can’t Be Missed
Builders and tenants alike want smart buildings, but, according to research, only 13% of construction leaders have fully integrated building systems.
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.
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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Rethinking Job and Cash Forecasting in Construction Finance
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