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Full Project Transparency: Why 360° Documentation Is Becoming Essential on Modern Construction Sites
Three-hundred-sixty-degree site capture technology can help protect contractors from future legal disputes.
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.
Construction Input Prices Surge in February
February construction input prices are up a modest 1.3%.
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
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.
Dry Data: Zero-Water Data Center Design
Microsoft is introducing water-free cooling systems in data centers to enhance sustainability, saving 33 million gallons annually, with wider deployment expected in 2027.
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.
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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Private Nonresidential Construction Slows for Fourth Straight Month in January Despite Jump in Data Center Spending
WASHINGTON, March 23—Total nonresidential construction spending was virtually unchanged in January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential...
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.
Construction Input Prices Surge in February
February construction input prices are up a modest 1.3%.
Slowest Rate of Construction Hiring on Record in February
The construction industry had 202,000 job openings on the last day of February.
Creating Opportunities for Growth Beyond the Job: A Perspective From a Construction President
From fresh-out-of-college construction worker to president of R.D. Olson Construction, Bill Willhelm shares his perspective on mentorship.
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.
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.
Legal
How Mobile Tools Are Capturing Safety Data on Jobsites
Forward-thinking companies are using data and leading indicators to identify risks before incidents happen.
Recognize and Respond: Narcan Training to Combat Opioid Overdose in Construction
Skanska hosted Be Well Texas for a workshop on how to recognize the symptoms of opioid overdose and administer life-saving Narcan.
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.
High-Risk Construction Projects Demand Specialized Insurance
Today’s construction projects are riskier than ever and often not covered by traditional insurance.
Your Crisis Communication Guide: Anticipating Construction Plans to Hit Unexpected Obstacles
The time for crisis planning is during quiet moments when clear thinking can help build a framework for handling whatever challenges arise.
Builder’s Risk: Three Blind Spots Impacting Your Project’s Success
While construction insurance is costly, underinsuring may prove more so in the long run.
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.
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.”
ABC Urges Senate to Pass a Clean CR to End Shutdown
As the government remains shut down, ABC calls on the Senate to pass a continuing resolution.
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.
Tools
Decentralized AI: A Faster Path to Construction Productivity Gains
AI a la cart. Some construction leaders are experimenting—successfully—with a decentralized AI strategy.
Dry Data: Zero-Water Data Center Design
Microsoft is introducing water-free cooling systems in data centers to enhance sustainability, saving 33 million gallons annually, with wider deployment expected in 2027.
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.
Cyber, Secured: Cybersecurity Beyond the IT Team
The cyber landscape in 2026 is full of twists and turns. Contractors can navigate them successfully by focusing on three key pillars.
The ROI of Ground Protection Mats for Construction Equipment
There’s a mat for that. Construction jobsite mats may seem a small effort, but they provide major benefits.
Construction Materials Prices Increase 0.6%, Steel Surges Nearly 4% in February
Steel is a standout amongst surging construction materials prices, a rate that seems to be increasing exponentially.
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.
Old Military Parachutes Repurposed in Wyoming Monastery Project
This company is redefining construction sustainability by building second chances.
New Ballpark Will Be a Home Run: The Wilson Warbirds Move to Wilson, North Carolina
North Carolina-based Clancy & Theys is building a brand-new home for the Wilson Warbirds, complete with luxury amenities, high-tech training facilities and a healthy dose of nostalgia.
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.
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