Construction Futures: September 2026 Economic Roundup
Construction input prices jumped up again, jobs were added for the sixth month in a row and more positive news for the construction economy in September.
New Names and Faces: September 2026
Two new Skanska hires, and ABC National office addition, a new engineering practice, and ESOP announcement and more among ABC member companies in September.
Key Person Provisions in Construction Contracts: Because People, Not Companies, Build Projects
A key person provision is a widely underused tool in the world of construction contracts.
Building for What’s Next: How Flexible Design Is Reshaping Small-Bay Construction
Neighborhood flex-bay buildings can incorporate a functional level of office or showroom space, conditioned warehouse areas and core building systems from the outset.
How Small Businesses in the Construction Sector Are Navigating Economic Challenges and Growth in 2026
Months—and in some cases years—on, construction is still monitoring tensions in the eastern hemisphere to gauge business impact.
Smart Radios for Every Construction Worker on a Jobsite Advances Communication Practices and Productivity
Contractors who move to a universal communication device strategy have described the impact the same way: they finally see a version of their projects they never had access to before.
What Testing Delays Actually Cost a Project and How to Avoid Them
Just because you may be done with school doesn't mean test results don't matter, and they may make or break a project timeline.
One in Six Members Perform Data Center Work; Backlog Rebounds in August
ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator rebounds to 8.5 months in August.
