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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.
Recognize: A Construction Safety Week Technical Bulletin
A Construction Safety Week Bulletin: Recognize high energy, high hazard and STCKY activities.
Building Better Begins With Workforce, Culture and Community
How philanthropic initiatives, professional development and wellbeing boost workforce culture.
Safe Lifting Techniques for Construction Workers
Lift with your knees (literally) to prevent manual-labor related construction injuries.
Adaptive Reuse Projects Abounded in 2025
The buildings of some the country’s most iconic companies were once used for something else.
Nonresidential Construction Adds Solid 27,900 Jobs in January
Slow and steady wins the race, and that also goes for jobs numbers.
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.
Feature Stories
Operation Preparation: Industry Experts Speak on Disaster Prep and Recovery Efforts as Hurricane Season Comes to a Close
Water is one of the most destructive sources on the planet—natural or manmade. Oftentimes, the construction industry has to learn the hard way—after disaster strikes—how best to address that disaster in the future. This year, preparation is priority.
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 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 Backlog Indicator Falls Sharply in November, Confidence in Profit Margins Dips
Construction backlog is down for December, but contractor confidence is high. Are projects dwindling or is productivity ramping up?
What Buyers Really See in Your Financial Statements—And How to Make Them Count
Before you sell, merge or acquire, you better get your story—and your finances—straight.
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.
Built to Last: ABC 2026 Contractor of the Year Coakley & Williams Construction
Coakley & Williams Construction is ABC’s 2026 Contractor of the Year.
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.
Thrill of the Skill: ABC Institute Turns 50 as Largest Apprenticeship Provider in Florida
A recent federal labor leader’s visit highlights Florida’s apprenticeship model as a top-notch workforce development solution.
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.
New Names and Faces: September 2025
Construction Executive’s monthly roundup of appointments and promotions amongst ABC member companies.
New Names and Faces: July-August 2025
Construction Executive’s monthly roundup of appointments and promotions amongst ABC member companies.
Pincus Elevators’ Matt Pincus
Elevator anxiety? Matt Pincus, owner of Pincus Elevators, says they’re way safer than you think.
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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.
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 Culture Trends of 2025
From new hire incident rates to heat-related risks, 2025 has presented certain safety challenges for the construction industry.
Hazards Ahead: OSHA’s Top 10 Citations of 2024
Each year, OSHA’s top 10 most frequently cited standards shine a spotlight on the most persistent safety issues across all industries. The finalized list from 2024 should catch the eye of every construction professional.
Operation Preparation: Industry Experts Speak on Disaster Prep and Recovery Efforts as Hurricane Season Comes to a Close
Water is one of the most destructive sources on the planet—natural or manmade. Oftentimes, the construction industry has to learn the hard way—after disaster strikes—how best to address that disaster in the future. This year, preparation is priority.
Safeguarding History: Fire Risks in Renovating Historic Buildings
In light of Notre Dame’s restoration and the current wildfires devastating the Southern California region, safeguarding against fire is at the forefront of everyone’s construction concerns.
How Contractors Can Ensure Compliance With Security Measures for Concert Venues
Safety and security may not sound very rock ‘n roll, but they are what ensure the show goes on. Despite contractors’ best efforts, sometimes initial safety and security designs don’t cover it all. Make sure your company knows what to do if it comes to litigation.
Top Three Impacts on Your Project’s Critical-Path Method Scheduling
Getting your priorities straight is wise advice to follow, especially when working under the constraints of a construction project schedule and budget.
House Passes ABC-Supported Permitting Reform Legislation
ABC supported two permitting reform bills, which just passed a vote in the U.S. House.
Business Owners Beware: Opposing the Faster Labor Contracts Act
Ronald Reagan warned of the danger of these words: ‘I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.’ New legislation proposed by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is pushing the boundaries of government oversight into dangerous territory.
Trump Administration Fails to Rescind Biden’s Anti-Merit Labor Mandate
Read on for ABC’s response to the Trump administration’s latest actions regarding the Biden-era PLA mandate.
Unprecedented Times: An Interview Panel With 2025 Top Construction Law Firms
Partners at some of CE’s 2025 Top 50 Construction Law Firms offer perspectives on the state of contract disputes, recent victories worth celebrating and implications of the Trump administration’s changes to the legal landscape.
Tools
Executive Insights 2026: Leaders in Construction Technology I
Leaders in construction technology answer questions from adopting new technology to navigating workflow concerns and more.
Executive Insights 2025: Leaders in Construction Technology II
From tools for real-time collaboration to workforce planning and onboarding, industry experts reveal their answers to some specific construction technology questions.
Construction Backlog Stable; Contractors Remain Optimistic, Fueled by Data Center Growth
A report of ABC contractors reveals optimism and data-center project growth.
Bridging Academia and Industry
The 2025 CIB World Building Congress Industry Forum.
Construction Materials Prices Jump 0.4% in July
Materials prices are up in nearly all categories except natural gas, which decreased 2.1% in July.
The Future of Plumbing: Embracing Next-Generation Technology for Water Efficiency
Water-efficiency technology has come a long way since the motion-sensor sink and toilet.
Redefining Construction Standards With High-Precision Measurement Techniques
Every contractor knows to measure twice, cut once. While the validity of this philosophy may not have changed over the years, the ways contractors can implement it have.
Driving Efficiency: Optimizing Vehicle Cycles
The key to effective fleet management is optimizing vehicle cycles. And that means getting a handle on depreciation, maintenance, fuel costs and mileage.
Migration Station: FENIX Museum Mixes Family History With Fresh Starts
The FENIX Museum of Migration in the port city of Rotterdam mixes industrial architecture with whimsy and hope.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Falls Sharply in July
Private nonresidential construction spending declined in July, but the public nonresidential sector saw improvements.
Most Frequent Value Engineering Problems in Animal Care Facilities
Engineers are creative, but finding solutions to construction queries at animal care facilities requires thinking outside the dog box.
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.
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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.