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Nonresidential Specialty Contractors Power Construction’s Employment Growth
Nonresidential construction employment grew by 10,400 positions in August.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The ROI of Estimating Accuracy in Preconstruction
Consistently estimating accurately builds confidence, speeds up bidding and positions your company to win more profitable projects.
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.”
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Feature Stories
Built to Teach: ABC’s 2026 Craft Instructor of the Year Tatton Kilmer
“I get to help and be a part of these individuals’ lives changing like what happened for me when I was an apprentice.”
Construction News
‘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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Business and Culture
How to Build Decision-Making Capacity at Every Level in Your Construction Company
Every organization is shaped by the conversations happening inside its employees’ heads.
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.
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.
The ROI of Estimating Accuracy in Preconstruction
Consistently estimating accurately builds confidence, speeds up bidding and positions your company to win more profitable projects.
Construction Job Openings Up by 28,000 to Near-2-Year High in July
“The construction job opening rate rose to the highest level in nearly two years in July,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
Out of Office: When Internal Workforce Relocation Is Appropriate for Construction Projects
Instead of hiring new talent from an ever-shrinking labor pool, find a new place for the talent your company already has.
New Names and Faces: July 2026
A new office location, a safety award, leadership team expansions and more color the month of July for ABC member company professionals.
Closing Construction’s Widening Workforce Experience Gap With AI
Software that can close the knowledge gap adequately prepares new estimators with the skills needed to do the job on their own if the software fails.
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.
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.
Excellence in Action: ABC’s 2026 Construction Workforce Awards
The 2026 recipients of ABC’s Construction Workforce Awards.
Brasfield & Gorrie’s Virnetta Woodbury
Virnetta Woodbury is a project manager at Brasfield & Gorrie, but she goes above and beyond her job description, authoring a children’s career workbook.
Legal
Fall Protection Equipment Updates and How They Might Affect Your Construction Company
Fall protection standards are always evolving. Here are the latest updates from OSHA and ANSI.
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.
The Role of Ergonomics in Preventing Soft Tissue Injuries for Construction Pros Behind the Desk
If sitting is the new smoking, some construction companies may need to take a loot at their in-office ergonomics.
How to Guard Your Construction Workforce Against Falls
Falls are still a leading cause of fatalities among construction workers, yet they’re mostly preventable.
Risk Management for Data Center Construction and Operation
The U.S. currently leads the world in data center development—which introduces a unique set of insurance challenges.
Repricing Risk: How Inflation and Tariffs Are Reshaping Construction Insurance
Inflation isn’t just raising prices on materials and labor—it’s changing how risk is priced.
High-Risk Construction Projects Demand Specialized Insurance
Today’s construction projects are riskier than ever and often not covered by traditional insurance.
Why Self-Insurance Might Be Worth It in a Changing Construction Market
Builders risk. Workers comp. Insurance abounds in the construction industry. But what about keeping it in-house?
Supply Chain Is a Legal Exposure—Not Just a Force Majeure Problem
Most programs are tested against the supply chain as it existed at contract award—not against the mid-project substitution scenarios where exposure actually arises.
Contractor Dispute Resolution Framework and Prevention
Contractor disputes rarely begin with a single major failure—they emerge when unclear expectations, inconsistent documentation and unresolved operational friction compound across the lifecycle of a project.
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.
Study Shows Nonunion Construction Workers Built the GOP Coalition
New Harris Poll survey results from six battleground states reveal a midterm wake-up call for Trump.
Tools
Estimation Transformation: AI Shortens Project Timelines
As hyperscale data center schedules shrink, AI-powered estimating and modern preconstruction workflows are becoming essential to delivering accurate bids on time.
Closing Construction’s Widening Workforce Experience Gap With AI
Software that can close the knowledge gap adequately prepares new estimators with the skills needed to do the job on their own if the software fails.
Leveraging Real-Time Wearable Tech to Reduce Heat Stress on Construction Sites
The integration of wearable technology on construction sites promises numerous benefits, including improved worker safety, reduced incident rates, fewer project delays and a stronger safety culture.
The Use of AI in Construction Contracts: Do the Pros Outweigh the Cons?
The benefits of using artificial intelligence in the development and review of construction contracts far outweigh the risks—as long as you’re aware of them.
Invention and Disruption at Milwaukee PIPELINE 2026
For one day only, these attendees get hands-on opportunities with Milwaukee’s newly released and still-embargoed products, and Milwaukee gets direct, immediate and invaluable feedback.
How to Make the Most of Your Water Truck on the Jobsite
From fire prevention to road maintenance, water trucks on the jobsite might be some of the most important—yet most overlooked—pieces of construction equipment.
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.
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 Flat in July, Up 7.4% From a Year Ago
Overall construction input prices are 7.4% higher than one year ago.
Data Center Demand Drives Construction
Contractors are increasingly pursuing work tied to power generation, utilities and site preparation as tech companies race to expand AI capacity nationwide.
Distribution Center, Served Hot: Le Creuset’s New Location
Despite saturated soil, a remote location and an aggressive schedule, Frampton Construction completed Le Creuset’s new South Carolina campus in just 12 months through careful coordination, creative problem-solving and a trusted client partnership.
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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Construction Executive’s 2026 Q3 Construction Economic Update and Forecast
Join ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu on Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) for the 2026 Q3 Construction Economic Update and Forecast.
AI Use in Construction Finance: Foundation First, Framing Second
This webinar offers practical, step-by-step guidance to help construction finance teams overcome scattered data and build a solid foundation for trustworthy AI deployment.
What Your Equipment Data Isn’t Telling You—And What It’s Costing You
This webinar examines what trustworthy data architecture looks like for construction equipment, why most current approaches fall short and what fleet operators gain when their data is accurate enough to power decisions.
Construction Executive’s 2026 Mid-Year Construction Economic Update and Forecast
Join ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu on July 8 at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) for the 2026 Mid-Year Construction Economic Update and Forecast.
Rethinking Job and Cash Forecasting in Construction Finance
In today’s volatile construction market, weak job and cash forecasting has become a business risk—impacting margins, liquidity, and lender confidence. Join Dodge Construction Network’s Sarah Martin and Western Allied Mechanical’s Ally Tinebra for a practical, playbook-driven session on strengthening forecast accuracy, improving visibility, and building more resilient financial performance.