Construction Futures: January 2026
Construction spending and hiring slow while prices and backlog rise. Is this setting a precedent for the rest of the year?
Reducing Rework on Construction Projects Benefits Budget, Schedule and Financial Loss
Build it nice or build it twice. Studies show that rework can cost contractors up to 20% of project costs.
Construction Marketing in 2026: Strategy First, Execution Second
The most important change in construction marketing heading into 2026 is mindset.
Tariffs Push Construction Materials Prices Higher in November
Tariffs seem here to stay, along with the subsequent rising materials prices.
Construction Backlog Indicator Falls Sharply in November, Confidence in Profit Margins Dips
Construction backlog is down for December, but contractor confidence is high. Are projects dwindling or is productivity ramping up?
What Buyers Really See in Your Financial Statements—And How to Make Them Count
Before you sell, merge or acquire, you better get your story—and your finances—straight.
Moving the Needle: Advanced Analytics in Construction
Making business decisions with your gut can only get you so far. While experience can help you make quick choices, your intuition can’t replace cold, hard facts.
Willmar Electric Service’s David Chapin
Nearly a decade since his tenure as ABC National Chair, what is David Chapin doing?
