Data shows a relatively optimistic two-year outlook among heavy civil contractors, explores their use of technology and safety practices to improve jobsites.
Leverage an Auditor’s Toolbox for Business Stability in Turbulent Times
By leveraging auditing resources, businesses can gain insight and direction for delivering stability in operations. An auditor’s perspective can help strengthen awareness of the financial impact of day-to-day business decisions made in unsettled conditions.
ABC’s Chief Economist Delivers Mid-Year Forecast in CE Webinar
In a highly attended Construction Executive webinar on June 10, ABC's Chief Economist Anirban Basu discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic has rocked a nearly invincible economy.
Navigating the COVID-19 Economy: How Distributors and OEMs Can Work Together
Kitting—or the grouping of a set of parts linked by some attribute to be ordered, shipped and priced as one—affords efficiencies in ordering, fulfillment and cost. It’s become a focal point for many OEMs and distributors during the COVID-19 economic downturn.
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Inches Higher in May; Contractor Confidence Continues to Rebound
Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 7.9 months in May, an increase of less than 0.1 months from April’s reading.
Don’t Be a Casualty of the COVID-19 Recession
Understanding cash needs, making cuts for efficiency, focusing on the best projects and protecting lien and bond claim rights can help contractors fend off the recession’s financial risk.
Retirement Planning in a Uncertain Market
The CARES Act passed by congress provides some provisions for relief. With the added flexibility provided by the act, plan administrators and participants now have additional options to attempt to navigate through the recent market turmoil.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Falls in April, Says ABC
National nonresidential construction spending decreased by 1.8% in April, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau.









