A healthier job market, stagnant spending and a reopened strait send mixed messages about April's construction economy.
New Names and Faces: April 2026
From board of director hires to opening new offices to promotions and new hires, ABC member companies have been making moves in April.
Communication Gaps Can Cost Construction Firms in the Data Center Boom
AI rules the data center, but human communication is key in building it.
2026 Top Business Risks for Construction and Engineering Companies
The top business risks of 2026 as cited by construction and engineering companies all have one thing in common.
New Survey Reveals Three Trends Reshaping MEP Contracting
Stratus reveals its findings from the 2025 State of MEP Annual Report.
Self-Healing Concrete Redefines Durability and Sustainability in Modern Construction
What does biology plus construction equal? More durability and longevity.
Construction Backlog, Contractor Confidence Outpace Year-Ago Levels in March
Contractors with work on data centers report longer backlogs than those without.
Number of Women in the Construction Workforce Is on the Rise
The number of women in construction has risen for 10 consecutive years. Between 2016 and 2025, the total grew from 939,000 to 1.36 million.




