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Respect: A Construction Safety Week Technical Bulletin
A Construction Safety Week Bulletin: Building a culture of safety respect.
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.”
Old Military Parachutes Repurposed in Wyoming Monastery Project
This company is redefining construction sustainability by building second chances.
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.
More Construction Companies Are Building a Technology-Focused C-Suite
As construction and technology become enmeshed, companies are creating roles dedicated to technology.
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.
Construction Loses 11,000 Jobs in February
On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 42,000 jobs, but it lost 11,000 in February.
Feature Stories
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.
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.
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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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.
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Falls to Four-Year Low in January; Contractor Confidence Grows
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator is tracking a steady decline.
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.
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.
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.
Building Better Begins With Workforce, Culture and Community
How philanthropic initiatives, professional development and wellbeing boost workforce culture.
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.
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.
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.
Pre-Fabulous: Cost and Environmental Savings With Prefabrication
Recent research by MDPI compares environmental and cost performance between prefabricated and traditional building systems.
Legal
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.
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.
Executive Insights 2025: Leaders in Surety Bonding
With all the uncertainty surrounding the construction economy, one thing is for sure: Surety Bonding. These experts share their insights from 2025.
How Construction Businesses Can Navigate Labor Shortage and Social Inflation Challenges
Recently, workforce challenges have been the headline for another major industry—the U.S. government—but that doesn’t mean the labor shortage isn’t still affecting construction.
Operational Security: Combatting Rising Construction Crime With AI
Physical construction crime threats can sometimes be best combatted with virtual deterrents.
Is a Customized Umbrella Insurance Policy Right for Your Construction Company?
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket—but it might be best to put all your insurance policies under one umbrella, especially when it comes to the intricacies of construction.
Return of the Quorum: New NLRB Confirmations Secure Quorum and General Counsel
A new era is emerging for the National Labor Relations Board following a recently approved en bloc nominations package from the U.S. Senate.
One Big Beautiful Boost
President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill provides much-needed relief to contractors and other small businesses nationwide.
Numbers Don’t Lie: Accounting Leaders Weigh In on State of 2025 Construction Finance
But they don’t automatically tell easy truths, either. Leaders from some of the best accounting firms weigh in on how to navigate an environment in which evolving tariffs, rising costs and new tax legislation are creating financial complexities.
‘It’s Going to All Work Out for America’: Anirban Basu on 2025 Mid-Year Construction Economic Forecast
‘Eventually, it’s going to all work out for America,’ posited ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu during Construction Executive’s 2025 Mid-Year Construction Economic Update and Forecast webinar.
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.
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.
Keep Your Fleet Safety Plans Simple and Accessible
They say less is more. Apply that to your fleet safety practices and you might just find it to be true.
Construction Materials Prices Inch Down 0.2% in December, Up 0.9% Year Over Year
Construction materials prices were down in December, but measure an increase overall for last year.
Improving Equipment Security to Mitigate Physical and Digital Threats
While many companies are bolstering their fleets and workforce against cyber attacks, some still don’t think it’ll happen to them—until it does.
This Brick Material Is Revolutionizing the Budgeting and Building Process
AI is not the only revolutionary product hitting the construction industry these days. A new brick material is proving to be a long-term game changer.
Adaptive Reuse Projects Abounded in 2025
The buildings of some the country’s most iconic companies were once used for something else.
Dirty Work: Waste Management on Construction Jobsites
To keep projects on track, having the right partnerships is key. Start with waste management.
Walking on Water: Seattle’s News Overlook Walk
The new Overlook Walk at the historic Seattle Waterfront Park.
Call the Dr.: Swinerton and Dr. Dre Transform Compton High School
Swinerton Builders transformed Compton High School into Los Angeles’ coolest campus, replacing tired buildings with high-tech classrooms and shiny new athletic facilities—plus a state-of-the-art performing arts center funded by Compton’s own Dr. Dre.
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Construction Executive’s 2026 Construction Economic Update and Forecast
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Construction Executive’s 2026 Q1 Construction Economic Update and Forecast
Join ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu on April 8 at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) for the 2026 Construction Economic Update and Forecast.
Unlocking Profit Potential: A Masterclass in Construction Work in Progress
This deep dive into work-in-progress reporting is designed to help you maximize profits and gain better control over ongoing projects. Learn best practices to track WIP accurately and avoid common pitfalls that can impact your bottom line.
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.