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Tariffed Construction Materials Prices Rise in May

by ABC | Jun 12, 2025
Business | Economy | Equipment | Tools

The tariffs are taking effect—and materials prices are reflecting that.

Contractors’ Backlog Falls Sharply in May

by ABC | Jun 11, 2025
Business | Commercial | Industrial | Markets | Productivity | Project Delivery

While ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator fell in May 2025, it is up since this time last year.

The Age of Uncertainty: Monitoring Construction Policy Shifts

by Anirban Basu | Jun 11, 2025
Business | Economy | Features

By the time this article is read, it may be largely irrelevant. Policy is shifting daily, market volatility is acute and general economic instability is making risky what has generally been a rather strong postpandemic construction marketplace.

News Briefs: May-June 2025

by Construction Executive | Jun 10, 2025
Business | Economy | Education | Markets | News Briefs | Nuts + Bolts | Residential | Workforce

ABC is entering the aerospace industry; equipment rental booms despite economic hindrance.

Unprecedented Times: An Interview Panel With 2025 Top Construction Law Firms

by David McMillin | Jun 10, 2025
Business | Business Development | Contracts | Law | Legal and Regulatory

Partners at some of CE’s 2025 Top 50 Construction Law Firms offer perspectives on the state of contract disputes, recent victories worth celebrating and implications of the Trump administration’s changes to the legal landscape.

Unprecedented Times: An Interview Panel With 2025 Top Construction Law Firms

by David McMillin | Jun 10, 2025
Business | Contracts | Law | Legal and Regulatory

Partners at some of CE’s 2025 Top 50 Construction Law Firms offer perspectives on the state of contract disputes, recent victories worth celebrating and implications of the Trump administration’s changes to the legal landscape.

Meet and Greet: Get Ready for ABC’s 2025 LegCon

by Kristen Swearingen | Jun 9, 2025
ABCs | Business | Business Development | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Washington Update

Associated Builders and Contractors’ annual Legislative Conference gives members an opportunity to make their voices heard on Capitol Hill.

Why Construction Relationships Need a Trust Thermostat

by Ana C. Barajas | Jun 6, 2025
Business | Culture | Finance | Leadership | Organization Culture | Workforce

Sometimes trust is the hardest thing to build during a construction project. This strategy will improve that process.
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