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Home » Topic » Business

‘This Does Not Mean Recession Is Coming’: ABC Convention 2025 Closing Industry Insight Session With Anirban Basu

by Construction Executive | Feb 28, 2025
Business | Economy

"The most salient aspect of life for consumers, contractors and the average American recently is the elevated rate of inflation."

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.

Scaling Your Skills: The Path From Expert to Enterprise Builder

by Anne Lackey | Feb 18, 2025
Business | Business Development | Careers | Leadership | Workforce

Questions to ask yourself if you’re looking to upscale your independent construction company.

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.

ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Increases, Contractors Remain Confident

by ABC | Feb 13, 2025
Business | Business Development | Productivity | Project Delivery

The ABC Construction Backlog Indicator is back on the rise, supporting contractors' unwavering confidence.

2025 Small Business Outlook for the Construction Sector

by Ben Johnston | Feb 13, 2025
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Economy

Small construction businesses have a further-reaching effect than it might seem. If you own, work at or work with a small construction company, pay attention to this year's outlook.

Tackling Tech: Six Questions Contractors Should Ask When Choosing the Right Contech

by James Norris | Feb 10, 2025
Artificial Intelligence | Business | Nuts + Bolts | Productivity | Project Management | Technology | Upgrade | Workforce Management

Ready to future-proof your construction operations? Start by asking these six critical questions to help avoid choosing the wrong construction technology.

Pressing Questions: Construction Leaders Address the Decade’s Top Concerns

by David McMillin | Feb 6, 2025
Artificial Intelligence | Business | Business Development | Careers | Economy | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Recruitment | Technology | Workforce

Some of the brightest minds in the industry discuss their hopes and fears for the year ahead—and beyond.
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