‘Creativity without discipline is like a river without banks.’ As a former financial broker who personally faced financial devastation, Erik Wahl has perfected the art of blending creativity with business. At ABC Convention 2025, he’ll give a keynote speech on exactly how that’s done—all the way from rock bottom.
A Man With a Plan: 2025 ABC National Chair David Pugh
2025 ABC National Chair David Pugh has made his way from the sandbox in his backyard to the stage in Las Vegas—just like he planned. He now has plans to guide ABC through the new year, the new administration, ABC's 75th anniversary celebration and beyond.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Down 0.2% in December; Data Centers and Manufacturing Make Up 94% of Spending Increase in 2024
Nonresidential construction spending was down again in December, primarily in the public sector.
Overlooked Assets: Year-Round Tax Tips From a Construction Accountant
Regularly engaging your accountant—whether for tax planning, financial-health reviews, business strategy or succession planning—helps ensure your construction firm remains financially resilient, adaptable and poised for growth.
News Briefs: January/February 2025
Wisconsin tops the charts for construction in the 50 states, and demolition safety gets an update.
Accelerated Learning: Phelps Turns a 12-Story Office Into a School in Six Months
Phelps Construction Group renovated a 12-story office building for a Kindle Education public charter school—and they did it really, really fast.
‘Strong Fundamentals’: Reviewing Deloitte’s 2025 Engineering and Construction Outlook
Deloitte’s 2025 Engineering and Construction Outlook highlights key areas that will impact the industry in 2025, including approaches that engineering and construction firms may consider as they plan for the upcoming year.
Construction Futures: January 2025 Economic Roundup
While construction backlog, spending and overall momentum slowed in the first month of the year, contractor confidence is unyielding.










