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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.
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.
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.
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.
Executive Insights 2026: Leaders in Construction Technology I
Leaders in construction technology answer questions from adopting new technology to navigating workflow concerns and more.
Recognize: A Construction Safety Week Technical Bulletin
A Construction Safety Week Bulletin: Recognize high energy, high hazard and STCKY activities.
Feature Stories
The Road Ahead: Forecasting Construction Spending in 2026
What’s in store for spending on construction in 2026? Economists sift through the good, the bad and the ugly signals for the new year.
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.
Data Center Debate: The Effect of the Ratepayer Protection Pledge
AI demand is fueling a surge in data center construction—and attracting growing scrutiny from lawmakers over power, costs and labor policy.
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.
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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.
Reducing Rework on Construction Projects Benefits Budget, Schedule and Financial Loss
Build it nice or build it twice. Studies show that rework can cost contractors up to 20% of project costs.
Construction Marketing in 2026: Strategy First, Execution Second
The most important change in construction marketing heading into 2026 is mindset.
Tariffs Push Construction Materials Prices Higher in November
Tariffs seem here to stay, along with the subsequent rising materials prices.
Built to Last: ABC 2026 Contractor of the Year Coakley & Williams Construction
Coakley & Williams Construction is ABC’s 2026 Contractor of the Year.
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.
All But Five States Had Construction Unemployment Rates Below 8% in December 2025
The South, Midwest and Hawaii had the lowest construction unemployment rates of December 2025.
Integrated Workforce Programs for Recruiting and Retaining the Next Generation of Construction Professionals
A playbook for recruiting, upskilling and retaining the construction workforce.
A New Vision for Safety: Construction Safety Week’s Five-Year Plan
“Recognize, Respond and Respect”: This year’s Construction Safety Week theme focuses on the shared responsibility of maintaining top-notch safety standards across every project phase.
Backpack Builders: The Annual Arizona Builders Alliance Backpack Drive
The Arizona Builders Alliance is back at it with its annual drive to collect and distribute backpacks and school supplies to underprivileged children in the state.
‘Time to Be Human’: Paul Doherty Talks Tech and Architecture
Architect-turned-technologist Paul Doherty believes the construction industry is on the cusp of a transformation—one where drones, smart contracts and even “personified” buildings reshape the way we live and work. But at its core, he says, construction technology is about making us more human, not less.
Preventing Construction Suicide Still Has a Long Way to Go…
…but it’s getting better everyday
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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.
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.
Operationalizing Safety: Why It’s Time to Treat Safety Tech Like Your Project Schedule
To effectively integrate safety tech, it should be treated more like a physical construction tool.
The Travelers 2025 Injury Impact Report Reveals First-Year Workers Most at Risk
This year, 44% of workers’ compensation claims in construction came from first-year employees.
Construction Safety Risks Rise Amid Economic Uncertainty
Invest in safety prevention today to save money (and lives) tomorrow.
Navigating Construction Risks With the Go-No-Go Process
Weigh your options. Make a pro-con list. Sleep on it. This is simple yet effective advice that can apply to construction projects, too.
A General Contractor’s Guide to Project and Information Risk Management
Avoiding risk when managing a construction project oftentimes boils down to emails and communication.
Finding the Solution to Rising Construction Insurance Premiums
Contractors can thank inflation, materials prices, the skilled-labor shortage and more for their rising insurance premiums, but those premiums can be brought down by taking the right steps.
Tariffs Drive Construction Materials Prices Up 2.8% in 2025
Construction materials prices increased 2.8% last year, with natural gas up a whopping 34.8%.
ABC Praises Final Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill
The One Big Beautiful Bill passes both the Senate and the House.
ABC Applauds Senate Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill
After a record-breaking vote-a-rama in the senate, the One Big Beautiful Bill passes.
ABC Supports Reintroduction of Employee Rights Act
In the wake of recent surprising moves by the Trump administration, ABC supports the reintroduction of the Employee Rights Act.
Tools
More Construction Companies Are Building a Technology-Focused C-Suite
As construction and technology become enmeshed, companies are creating roles dedicated to technology.
How AI Is Advancing Design-Build Processes in Construction
Artificial intelligence is reshaping modern construction. Here is one Florida company’s experience.
Why Midsized Construction Firms Need Strategic AI Leadership
Construction companies come in all shapes and sizes. Thankfully, so do construction-focused artificial intelligence platforms.
How to Build a Proper Construction-Targeted Tech Stack
Jenny Benbrook at Powerhouse Consulting gives an insider interview on auditing and optimizing construction technology stacks.
Building Supply Distributors: Taking Control of Jobsite Delivery in Uncertain Times
The cost of materials is up. Along with that increase comes increased complications with delivering those materials to the jobsite.
Maturity Monitoring Concrete Increases Accuracy and Keeps Jobs on Schedule
Make sure your concrete is tested over time with digital tools that make for faster jobs and safer construction sites.
The Critical Role of Protective Coatings in Modular Construction
Modular construction loses its advantage if built components are damaged during transport. Protect your prefabrication with the proper coating.
Fully Charged: Innovations in Battery Technology
Innovations in battery technology are making construction equipment lighter, more efficient and easier to handle—all while reducing downtime and easing strain on valuable workers.
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.
News Briefs: September-October 2025
U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Hawaii addresses infrastructure needs at Pearl Harbor; construction ventures driven mainly by AI.
Construction Job Opening Rate Falls to Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade
In August, construction job openings fell to their lowest rate in almost 10 years.
Construction Materials Prices Up 0.2% in August, Driven by Iron and Steel
Things are looking up—construction materials prices, that is, and iron and steel are mainly to blame.
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Hear from leaders in construction and technology on how global trends, workforce evolution and emerging innovations are converging to reshape the industry. This session will provide a global forward-looking perspective on what’s ahead and how companies can prepare to stay competitive with the leading voices from construction, innovation, technology and the association perspective.
AI and Automation in the Construction Industry
This webinar will explain how top firms embrace AI and automation and what this means for their future. Whether you’re just starting to use AI and automation or looking to expand on your firm’s edge, this session is packed with insights to help your construction business innovate and thrive.
Effectively Managing Subcontractors in an Evolving Landscape
Learn the key pain points of construction finance professionals and how they are solving them through technology adoption. Understand the process for selecting the best software and what the proper steps are implanting and training your finance staff and subcontractors.
Construction Executive’s 2026 Construction Economic Update and Forecast
Join ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu on Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) for the 2026 Construction Economic Update and Forecast.
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.