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.
How to Avoid Blind Spots When Scaling Your Construction Business
If the shoe no longer fits, size up. The same goes for your business strategy when your construction company grows.
The Business Case for a Stronger Construction Safety Culture
More than half of executives say employees are working longer hours or taking fewer breaks, while 44% say employees are performing tasks they aren’t fully trained to perform.
Construction Materials Prices Jump Again in August
“Construction input prices surged again in August, and the increases were widespread across materials,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
First-Ever National Field Data Study on Multiskilled Construction Shows Wins for Workers, Taxpayers, Industry
Last week, ABC celebrated the Simplar Foundation's release of the largest national dataset on multiskilled labor.
Nonresidential Specialty Contractors Power Construction’s Employment Growth
Nonresidential construction employment grew by 10,400 positions in August.
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.
Smarter Asset Management in Construction Is the Antidote to Lingering Tariff Pressures
Tariffs aren't what they once were, but they are still impacting construction's daily operations.
