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How Employee Ownership Empowers Construction Workers and Local Communities

by Matt Barney | May 20, 2026
Top Story | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Finance | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

The cultural shift that comes with employee ownership may be the most underrated competitive advantage in the industry. 

Construction Materials Prices Soar in April, Up 6.2% Since January

by ABC | May 15, 2026
Top Story | Accounting | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Economy | Finance | Productivity | Project Delivery | Taxes

Overall construction input prices are 7.0% higher than one year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 7.4% higher.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Down Again in March

by ABC | May 11, 2026
Top Story | Accounting | Business | Business Development | Business Risk | Commercial | Economy | Finance | Industrial | Infrastructure | Institutional | Manufacturing | Markets | Productivity | Project Delivery | Public

March witnessed a decline in various construction-related aspects, including nonresidential spending.

The Newest Member of Your Facilities Team? Your Building.

by Construction Executive | May 6, 2026
Top Story | Artificial Intelligence | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Commercial | Markets | Productivity | Project Delivery | Project Management | Technology

Your building is talking to you. Artificial intelligence can help you listen.

Construction Futures: April 2026 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | Apr 24, 2026
Top Story | Business | Business Risk | Construction Futures | Economy

A healthier job market, stagnant spending and a reopened strait send mixed messages about April's construction economy.

2026 Top Business Risks for Construction and Engineering Companies

by Darren Tasker | Apr 22, 2026
Top Story | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

The top business risks of 2026 as cited by construction and engineering companies all have one thing in common.

Construction Backlog, Contractor Confidence Outpace Year-Ago Levels in March

by ABC | Apr 16, 2026
Top Story | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Productivity | Project Delivery

Contractors with work on data centers report longer backlogs than those without.

Fleet Safety as a Business Strategy for Construction Companies

by Randy Dombrowski | Apr 15, 2026
Top Story | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Equipment | Fleet Management | Fuel Tracking | Heavy Equipment | Safety | Tools | Vehicles

From hiring and onboarding new drivers to managing the aftermath of an accident, fleet safety steps should never be taken lightly.
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