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Construction Materials Prices Tame in April Despite Rising Iron and Steel Costs

by ABC | May 19, 2025
Business | Commercial | Economy | Finance | Manufacturing | Markets | Public

While overall construction input prices are slightly higher year over year, they inched down 0.1% in April compared to March.

Construction Futures: April 2025 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | Apr 28, 2025
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Construction Futures | Economy | Finance

The volatility of the tariffs is having an equally volatile effect on the construction market.

Executive Insights 2025: Leaders in Construction Financial Management

by Construction Executive | Apr 7, 2025
Business | Executive Profiles | Finance | Workforce

Earlytrade CEO Guy Saxelby offers insights on the benefits of fintech solutions for contractors.

Financial Foundations: Why Less Than 40% of Construction Companies Founded in 2011 Are Still Open Today

by David McMillin | Mar 19, 2025
Business | Economy | Features | Finance | Markets

Common cracks can signal bigger money troubles in the building business—here’s how to avoid them.

Capitalizing on Competition: ABC 2025 Top Performers Answer Compelling Questions

by Erika Walter | Mar 19, 2025
Award Winners | Business | Culture | Economy | Features | Finance | Leadership | Organization Culture | Workforce

ABC's 2025 Top Performer contractors share insights from their years of experience competing in this industry.

Overcoming Tax Debt in Commercial Construction: Strategies for Financial Stability

by Todd Whalen | Mar 13, 2025
Business | Business Risk | Finance

Commercial contractors face unique tax challenges—learn how to navigate trust fund liabilities, IRS penalties and debt resolution options.

Construction Futures: February 2025 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | Feb 21, 2025
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Construction Futures | Economy | Finance

Rising prices, slowing employment, rising backlog, slowing spending. Contractors show no cause for concern despite the recent volatility of the construction industry.

Construction Materials Prices Increase 1.4% in January, Up 40.5% Since February 2020

by ABC | Feb 17, 2025
Business | Economy | Equipment | Finance | Tools

Construction materials prices continue to rise, up a whopping near-41% over the last five years.
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