Business Development

How Joint Ventures Are Redefining Delivery of America’s Biggest Construction Projects

by Kimberly Burke | Aug 19, 2026
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The demands placed on a single general contractor to deliver monumental projects have led companies to adopt a collaboration-based delivery model.

Construction Materials Prices Flat in July, Up 7.4% From a Year Ago

by ABC | Aug 14, 2026
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Overall construction input prices are 7.4% higher than one year ago.

Construction Backlog Indicator Plummets in July

by ABC | Aug 13, 2026
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The South remains the only region with larger backlog than one year ago. 

ABC Celebrates First Meta America’s Workforce Academy (Fiber Tech) Graduation

by Construction Executive | Aug 12, 2026
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In just four weeks, over 55 graduates from Indiana and Ohio earned an industry-recognized credential as fiber technicians.

Building on Water:  How Central Builders Leveraged Connected Construction to Conquer a Complex Jobsite

by Jon Fingland | Aug 6, 2026
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Data siloing can cause more than project lag time on complex projects—information blindness and miscommunication can be dire.

A New Vision for AI: Construction Design-Review Platform Lends Extra Eye to Image Analysis

by Construction Executive | Aug 5, 2026
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Don’t confuse AI with LLMs. Construction's highest value problems are visual and computer vision work is emerging as the solution.

Construction Costs Should Stabilize for 2026 Despite Persistent Global Pressures

by Greg O'Bryan | Aug 3, 2026
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Barring any unforeseen bearish events in 2026, construction cost inputs are expected to mirror cost escalation in 2025.

New Names and Faces: July 2026       

by Construction Executive | Jul 31, 2026
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A new office location, a safety award, leadership team expansions and more color the month of July for ABC member company professionals.