Contractor Optimism Grows as ABC’s Backlog Indicator Rebounds in June
Backlog is on the rise this summer compared with last year, according to ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator.
Are You Overpromising on Your Construction Contracts? Here’s How to Build With Transparency
Sometimes in construction, it pays to be a cynic.
Construction Adds 15K Jobs in June
Albeit only slightly, jobs are up and unemployment is down in the construction industry.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Down 0.2% in May
That start of summer is seeing the start of a slowdown in nonresidential construction spending.
Construction Futures: June 2025 Economic Roundup
Could there be more rate cuts than the construction industry originally expected this year?
It’s All Relative: The Importance of Building and Maintaining Relationships in Construction
In a world where relationships seem to be taking a backseat to digital “connectedness,” executives from a recent Associated Builders and Contractors’ panel discussion agree that where construction is concerned, rapport still matters.
Business Owners Beware: Opposing the Faster Labor Contracts Act
Ronald Reagan warned of the danger of these words: ‘I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.’ New legislation proposed by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is pushing the boundaries of government oversight into dangerous territory.
Tariffed Construction Materials Prices Rise in May
The tariffs are taking effect—and materials prices are reflecting that.
