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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.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Dips 0.1% in April

by ABC | Jun 2, 2025
Business | Commercial | Economy | Finance | Industrial | Infrastructure | Manufacturing | Markets

Overall nonresidential construction spending declined ever so slightly in April, with private spending down and public spending up.

The Safety-Productivity Link Construction Leaders Can’t Ignore

by Shelley Copsey | May 29, 2025
Artificial Intelligence | Business | Productivity | Safety | Technology

Comprehensive safety measures are being recognized as more effective for construction companies, but what's lesser known is the consequent boost in productivity on safer construction projects.

Construction Futures: May 2025 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | May 27, 2025
Business | Business Risk | Commercial | Construction Futures | Economy | Finance | Manufacturing | Markets | Residential

The construction industry holds firm and contractors remain optimistic despite all economic signs to the contrary.

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.

Your Crisis Communication Guide: Anticipating Construction Plans to Hit Unexpected Obstacles

by Anne Lackey | May 15, 2025
Business | Business Risk | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

The time for crisis planning is during quiet moments when clear thinking can help build a framework for handling whatever challenges arise.

Despite Tariff Impacts, ABC Contractors’ Backlog and Profit Margin Expectations Improve in April

by ABC | May 14, 2025
Business | Business Development | Legal and Regulatory | Manufacturing | Markets | Policy | Productivity

Tariff volatility is proving a moot point in the face of optimistic contractors, according to the ABC Construction Backlog Indicator in May.

DOL Pauses Enforcement of Biden’s 2024 Independent Contractor Rule

by ABC | May 8, 2025
Business | Business Development | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Regulations

ABC applauds the pause on the 2024 independent contractor final rule, which has posed confusion and time-consumption for construction companies and their workers.
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