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Checking In: Construction Company Founder Details His Own Struggle With Depression

by Maggie Murphy | Mar 21, 2025
Business | Business Development | Culture | Departments | People | Safety | Wellness

The B1M founder and mental-health advocate, Fred Mills, tells all about his love for construction, his personal struggle in overcoming mental-health challenges and what he believes the industry can do to ensure its workforce is thriving.

Executive Decision: An Analysis of Trump Executive Orders

by Michael Altman | Mar 20, 2025
Business | Business Risk | Culture | Departments | Diversity | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Policy | Workforce

President Trump’s slew of executive orders will have both positive and challenging implications for the construction industry. Here’s a breakdown of what to keep an eye on when it comes to your workforce.

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.

ABC Announces Its 2025 Craft and Construction Management National Champions

by ABC | Mar 18, 2025
Award Winners | Business | Workforce

Find the full list of this year's National Craft Championships and Construction Management Competition winners below.

Construction Materials Prices Increase 0.6%, Steel Surges Nearly 4% in February

by ABC | Mar 17, 2025
Business | Commercial | Economy | Equipment | Industrial | Manufacturing | Markets | Tools

Steel is a standout amongst surging construction materials prices, a rate that seems to be increasing exponentially.

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 Labor Force Churn Accelerates in January

by ABC | Mar 13, 2025
Business | Business Risk | Economy | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

The construction labor force is churning, movement which bodes caution for contractors amidst trade and materials pricing volatility.
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