Construction Futures: September 2025 Economic Roundup
Dwindling jobs, high input prices and an overall economic uncertainty can't keep contractors down.
Eyes on the Sky: Regulating DJI Drones on Federal and Private Construction Sites
Chinese-manufactured DJI drones comprise an estimated 90% of all UAVs on U.S. construction jobsites. Proposed limitations on their use could have profound ripple effects on safety, cost and productivity across the sector.
Construction Backlog Indicator Falls, Contractor Optimism Stable
For another month, indicators across construction sectors are on the decline and yet, for another month, contractor attitudes remain relatively positive.
ABC Names 2025-2026 Tech Alliance Members
The 2025-2026 members of the ABC Tech Alliance, which helps spur digital innovation across the industry, are revealed.
Construction Materials Prices Up 0.2% in August, Driven by Iron and Steel
Things are looking up—construction materials prices, that is, and iron and steel are mainly to blame.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Falls Sharply in July
Private nonresidential construction spending declined in July, but the public nonresidential sector saw improvements.
Construction Futures: August 2025 Economic Roundup
Spending, hiring and overall momentum are down across the construction industry for August 2025.
Building Supply Distributors: Taking Control of Jobsite Delivery in Uncertain Times
The cost of materials is up. Along with that increase comes increased complications with delivering those materials to the jobsite.
