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Preparing Contractors for Navigating Community Pushback on Data Center Construction
Owners and project partners should expect tough questions from community members on data center projects.
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.
Recruit, Retain and Celebrate: How Women at BELL Construction Are Influencing Future Members of the Workforce
While both Fleetwood and Higginbotham considered entering construction long before they actually did, what was it about this industry that enticed them?
How Joint Ventures Are Redefining Delivery of America’s Biggest Construction Projects
The demands placed on a single general contractor to deliver monumental projects have led companies to adopt a collaboration-based delivery model.
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.
Maintaining Humanity Amidst the Rise of AI
Putting people in charge of AI goes beyond a tech-savvy new hire. A top-down approach, starting in the C-suite, often provides the best adoption oversight and ensures consistent company culture.
New Report: 36% of Contractor Members Utilize Drones on Jobsites
ABC released a new report revealing the amount of contractors in the industry that use drones on their jobsites.
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Keep Looking Forward: ABC’s 2026 Craft Professional of the Year Jason White
Adapt. Modify. Overcome. Jason White has followed that motto for his entire career in construction, and it has led him to earning ABC’s 2026 Craft Professional of the Year Award.
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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The Case for More Data Center Construction
For many communities, data centers represent a significant opportunity for economic growth.
How Joint Ventures Are Redefining Delivery of America’s Biggest Construction Projects
The demands placed on a single general contractor to deliver monumental projects have led companies to adopt a collaboration-based delivery model.
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.
Construction Backlog Indicator Plummets in July
The South remains the only region with larger backlog than one year ago.
Beyond Recruiting: Rethinking the Workforce Shortage
Solving construction’s workforce shortage requires a new approach to developing the next generation of craft professionals—and a new partnership between ABC and Meta aims to make that happen.
Turning a Construction Career Into a Technology Career
Sarah Lawrence and Danielle Lucas have broken into and are leading two male-dominated sectors: construction and technology.
From Tradesperson to Project Manager: The Day the Promotion Stops Feeling Like a Win
What happens inside a new manager’s head and why a smart owner plans for it before it starts.
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: August 2026
Breeden Construction boasts a new award winner, Blank Rome welcomes a new partner and Sims Crane has a new CFO.
Merit Milestone: ABC’s 2026 Young Professional of the Year Nyoki Mokeba
“Everything that you want in life is only going to come from sacrifice and hard work.”
Advancing Jobsite Safety Through Culture, Comfort and Worker Engagement
As jobsites grow more complex and performance expectations rise, safety is being reframed as a cultural and organizational responsibility.
Keep Looking Forward: ABC’s 2026 Craft Professional of the Year Jason White
Adapt. Modify. Overcome. Jason White has followed that motto for his entire career in construction, and it has led him to earning ABC’s 2026 Craft Professional of the Year Award.
Legal
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.
Respect: A Construction Safety Week Technical Bulletin
A Construction Safety Week Bulletin: Building a culture of safety respect.
Fatalities Edge Down: New Data Reveals a Promising Decline
According to new BLS data, U.S. construction fatalities declined slightly in 2024.
One Industry, One Goal: Construction Safety Week 2026
Gilbane’s Steven Carter talks unifying construction around risk, respect and the relentless pursuit of safer jobsites during Construction Safety Week.
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.
Four Ways Builders Risk Coverage Is Reshaping Construction Risk Management
Construction risks are evolving as threats to jobsites evolve. Thankfully, builders risk insurance is evolving as well.
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.
Construction Safety Risks Rise Amid Economic Uncertainty
Invest in safety prevention today to save money (and lives) tomorrow.
ABC Applauds Confirmation of Macy and Prouty to NLRB
On Friday, August 7, the U.S. Senate confirmed James Macy and David Prouty to the National Labor Relations Board.
Limitations of Liability Provisions in Construction Contracts: A Means to Manage Risk and Limit Financial Exposure
Specific construction risks can be limited through an LOL clause—that’s limitation of liability.
Safeguarding Your Privileged Construction Information With a Clawback Agreement
Attorney-client privilege is a critical protection to safeguard your interests, especially your construction interests.
Balancing the Right to Repair With Evidence Preservation in Construction Defect Litigation
Neither owner nor tenant desires construction related litigation, but should it arise, here are some tips for preserving evidence and moving forward.
Tools
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.
Turning a Construction Career Into a Technology Career
Sarah Lawrence and Danielle Lucas have broken into and are leading two male-dominated sectors: construction and technology.
How Contractors Are Shifting Headcount Budgets to Agent Budgets
AI investment hit $211B in 2025. Robotics: $18B. The smart money isn’t yet betting on robots swinging hammers, it’s betting on software that runs the back office.
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.
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.
A Constant Construction Companion: The Importance of Corrosion Inhibitors for Concrete Structures
Concrete corrosion can sneak up on you, especially during project delays and/or rework.
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.
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.
Nonresidential Construction Maintains Hiring Momentum in July
Nonresidential construction employment continued to expand at a healthy pace in July.
ABC’s Construction Backlog Surges in May, Contractor Confidence Slips
“The way this boom is disproportionately benefiting larger contractors helps to explain why contractor confidence slipped in May even as backlog continued to climb.”
Closeout: Whimsy and Wonder
Meow Wolf just opened a fantastical, interactive new tourist attraction in Houston.
Hidden Risks Behind Today’s Stadium Construction Boom
The North American stadium construction boom is back and it’s bigger, more complex and riskier than ever.
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