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How Small Businesses in the Construction Sector Are Navigating Economic Challenges and Growth in 2026

by Ben Johnston | Sep 18, 2026
Economy | Business | Business Risk | Finance | Top Story | Topic

Months—and in some cases years—on, construction is still monitoring tensions in the eastern hemisphere to gauge business impact.

What Testing Delays Actually Cost a Project and How to Avoid Them

by Chad Dunham | Sep 16, 2026
Top Story | Business | Business Risk | Commercial | Equipment | Industrial | Infrastructure | Manufacturing | Markets | Productivity | Project Delivery | Tools

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.

How to Avoid Blind Spots When Scaling Your Construction Business

by Construction Executive | Sep 15, 2026
Top Story | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Culture | Organization Culture | Productivity

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

by Randy Dombrowski | Sep 14, 2026
Top Story | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Culture | Organization Culture | Safety | Wellness

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

by ABC | Sep 10, 2026
Top Story | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Economy | Equipment | Tools

“Construction input prices surged again in August, and the increases were widespread across materials,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
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First-Ever National Field Data Study on Multiskilled Construction Shows Wins for Workers, Taxpayers, Industry

by ABC | Sep 9, 2026
Top Story | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Careers | Education | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Last week, ABC celebrated the Simplar Foundation's release of the largest national dataset on multiskilled labor.
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Why Revenue Recognition Discipline Drives Cash Flow, Credibility and Growth in Construction

by Michael Ceschini | Sep 9, 2026
Finance | Accounting | Business | Business Risk | Project Delivery | Risk Management | Surety Bonding | Top Story | Topic

In construction, revenue recognition is more than an accounting requirement. It shapes how leadership evaluates job performance, manages cash flow and makes strategic decisions about growth.

Preparing Contractors for Navigating Community Pushback on Data Center Construction

by Construction Executive | Sep 8, 2026
Top Story | Artificial Intelligence | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Data Analytics | Jobsite Monitoring | Productivity | Project Delivery | Project Management | Technology

Owners and project partners should expect tough questions from community members on data center projects.
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