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Why Revenue Recognition Discipline Drives Cash Flow, Credibility and Growth in Construction
In construction, revenue recognition is more than an accounting requirement. It shapes how leadership evaluates job performance, manages cash flow and makes strategic decisions about growth.
Construction Futures: August 2026 Economic Roundup
Data centers and contractor hiring both gain momentum in August.
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?
The 5% Problem: What Separates Winning Bidders From Everyone Else
Missed it by that much: Losing a bid by a narrow margin doesn’t always point to budget problems.
Executive Insights 2026: Leaders in Construction Law
From payment disputes to contract negotiations to legal and regulatory trends, top construction law experts answer industry questions.
Hanging Out: Massive Renovation at Hangar One
The ambitious design-build rehabilitation of Hangar One preserved one of America’s most iconic aviation sites while preparing it for a new era of use through engineering innovation and early collaboration.
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.
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Inside Construction’s Highest-Performing Projects
A new analysis of ABC Excellence in Construction™ project data reveals how value-based procurement, preconstruction services, technology adoption and safety leadership are driving industry-leading performance in schedule, budget and jobsite outcomes across every major market sector.
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‘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.
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.
Why Electronic Leak Detection Is Becoming a Must-Have in Commercial Construction
Water intrusion drives most construction disputes.
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.
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Smarter Asset Management in Construction Is the Antidote to Lingering Tariff Pressures
Tariffs aren’t what they once were, but they are still impacting construction’s daily operations.
Construction Futures: August 2026 Economic Roundup
Data centers and contractor hiring both gain momentum in August.
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?
The 5% Problem: What Separates Winning Bidders From Everyone Else
Missed it by that much: Losing a bid by a narrow margin doesn’t always point to budget problems.
More Skills, More Capacity: Groundbreaking Research Touts Benefits of a Multiskilled Workforce
A nationwide research initiative provides new field evidence that qualified multiskilled construction crews can reduce waiting, improve workflow and stretch scarce workforce capacity—while creating new opportunities for workers.
ABC Celebrates First Meta America’s Workforce Academy (Fiber Tech) Graduation
In just four weeks, over 55 graduates from Indiana and Ohio earned an industry-recognized credential as fiber technicians.
Nonresidential Construction Maintains Hiring Momentum in July
Nonresidential construction employment continued to expand at a healthy pace in July.
Construction Job Openings Increase By 14,000 in June, Up 36% Year Over Year
ABC’s Construction Confidence Indicator shows that the average contractor expects rising revenues and employment over the next six months
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.
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.
New Names and Faces: June 2026
Executive from OpenAI joins Clayco board, Owen-Ames-Kimball welcomes their annual group of summer interns and more.
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.
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How Construction Leaders Can Train Supervisors to Support Sustained Recovery of Injured Workers
When a worker is injured, the path to recovery depends on more than just medical treatment. Here’s how construction companies can train leaders to support employees through every stage of the recovery process.
New Law Prompts ABC Minnesota/North Dakota to Design New Telecommunications Safety Training Program
ABC Minnesota/North Dakota creates first-of-its-kind program for telecommunications installer safety training.
Five Ways to Integrate Mental Health Into Construction Safety Protocols
When building your construction safety protocol, be sure to include mental health throughout.
Construction Companies Are Nearly Seven Times Safer With These Best Practices
ABC just released its 2026 Health and Safety Performance Report.
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.
Executive Insights 2026: Leaders in Surety Bonding and Insurance
Leading experts in surety bonding and insurance share their top insights for contractors.
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.
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.
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.
Arbitration Nation: Opposing the FLCA
Proposed legislation would let federally appointed arbitrators impose binding private-sector labor contracts if unions and employers fail to reach agreement within accelerated timelines.
House-Passed Faster Labor Contracts Act Is a Disgrace to Free Enterprise
“The FLCA imposes arbitrary and unrealistic deadlines on employers to finalize negotiations with newly elected unions or face ‘binding interest arbitration of first contracts.’”
Arbitration in Construction Disputes: Process and Best Practices
Construction arbitration may begin after negotiations fail, but the outcome is often shaped much earlier by the contract language, project records and claim decisions made during the job.
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Cautious Optimism, Persistent Challenges: AEC Firms Feeling Positive Despite Challenges
AEC firms cautiously optimistic in 2026, according to Grassi.
June Nonresidential Construction Spending Up on Strength of Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3—National nonresidential construction spending rose 0.1% in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending...
Building on Water: How Central Builders Leveraged Connected Construction to Conquer a Complex Jobsite
Data siloing can cause more than project lag time on complex projects—information blindness and miscommunication can be dire.
A New Vision for AI: Construction Design-Review Platform Lends Extra Eye to Image Analysis
Don’t confuse AI with LLMs. Construction’s highest value problems are visual and computer vision work is emerging as the solution.
Why Construction Firms Need Better Inspection History, Not Just More Project Data
Construction firms already collect valuable operational information. The opportunity is to make that information easier to use over time.
How Contractors Can Maximize Equipment Value Without Over-Owning Assets
Telematics for construction can tell you exactly which piece of heavy equipment to buy, how often to use it, how best to take care of it and more.
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.
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.
Hanging Out: Massive Renovation at Hangar One
The ambitious design-build rehabilitation of Hangar One preserved one of America’s most iconic aviation sites while preparing it for a new era of use through engineering innovation and early collaboration.
Trusting the Pipeline: Supporting Early-Career Construction Talent
DFI’s Educational Trust is supporting the next generation of professionals in deep foundations with scholarships and grants to jumpstart their opportunities in the field.
When Buildings Forget: Digital Data Siloing
Critical infrastructure data is vanishing after project handover—costing billions and exposing a systemic flaw in how the built environment tracks, preserves and connects its own history.
Arbitration Nation: Opposing the FLCA
Proposed legislation would let federally appointed arbitrators impose binding private-sector labor contracts if unions and employers fail to reach agreement within accelerated timelines.
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