ABC Honored as Hensel Phelps Diverge Innovation Center Official Partner
On Thursday, Oct. 15, ABC was inducted as an official partner of Hensel Phelps’ Diverge Innovation Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Construction Backlog Indicator Rises Again in September on Data Center Strength
Commercial and institutional construction backlog dipped in the middle of the year, but it has since risen to its highest level since 2025.
Proactive Safety Technology Protects Workers, Jobsites
ABC’s Tech and Innovation Report: Health and Safety features case studies authored by safety and risk management leaders at ABC member contractors finding better ways to keep workers hydrated in the heat, detect patterns in incident data to eliminate injuries and establish safety standards for hand tools.
‘It’s Going to Become More Competitive’: Anirban Basu on Construction Project Market in Q4
Although the Fed just raised interest for the first time since July 2023, Basu is confident the American economy is only getting stronger.
Data Centers Power Construction Job Growth in September
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2—The construction industry added 11,000 jobs on net in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry [...]
Data Center Construction Spending Growing at 149% Annualized Pace Since March
“Frankly, it’s becoming difficult to contextualize the size and speed of this boom," says Anirban Basu. "Data center construction spending leapt another 7.5% in August."
New Research Reveals Multiskilled Crews Can Reduce Construction Completion Time by 30%
New research by the Simplar Foundation continues to showcase the benefits of multiskilling for construction workers.
Concrete Is Complex: What Contractors Need to Know When Building Animal Care Facilities
Animal care facilities differ significantly from many commercial projects. The floor's purpose extends well beyond supporting loads.
