Why 2026 Is a Year for Operational Discipline in Construction
The construction outlook for 2026 is neither bleak nor booming. Instead, it rewards discipline.
How Employee Ownership Empowers Construction Workers and Local Communities
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
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
March witnessed a decline in various construction-related aspects, including nonresidential spending.
Oil Prices Contribute to March Surge in Construction Materials Prices
“Construction materials prices surged in March and are now up 4.8% year over year, the largest annual increase since January 2023,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
‘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.
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.
