‘We Need to Lower Interest Rates’: Anirban Basu on 2026 Q1 Construction Economy
Data center construction, the Strait of Hormuz and that tenacious labor shortage are all top of mind for contractors this quarter.
Performance Appraisals & Phrases For Dummies
A Construction Executive Book Club review of Ken Lloyd's For Dummies installment.
Private Nonresidential Construction Slows for Fourth Straight Month in January Despite Jump in Data Center Spending
WASHINGTON, March 23—Total nonresidential construction spending was virtually unchanged in January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending [...]
Five Lessons From Launching a New Construction Office Location Across State Lines
Whether opening a new construction firm for the first time or branching off from a larger headquarters, there are fundamentals to every business pursuit.
Wiring the AI Economy: Construction Spending on Data Centers
Explosive growth in data center construction is straining labor markets, reshaping policy debates and accelerating technology adoption across the construction industry.
Prove It: What Surety Underwriters Seek in Contractors
Surety underwriters are backing disciplined contractors with strong finances, capable leadership and clear growth strategies. Learn new strategies for the key factors—capital, capacity and character—that determine bonding support as project sizes grow and industry risks evolve.
Construction Input Prices Surge in February
February construction input prices are up a modest 1.3%.
How Profit Is Lost Before a Construction Project Even Starts
Research shows that 74% of projects that start construction prematurely experience significant productivity losses.
