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ABC Contractor Backlog and Confidence Slip in October

by ABC | Nov 12, 2025
Business | Accounting | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Economy | Finance | Productivity | Project Delivery

After holding out hope all summer, construction contractor confidence is officially contracting.

The Four Pillars of Construction Consulting: Finance, Human Resources, Technology and Risk Management

by Michael Culnen | Nov 5, 2025
Business | Accounting | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Finance | Productivity | Project Delivery | Taxes

Marrying workflows between the field and the office can sometimes be disjointed. Let a construction consultant fill the gaps.

Construction Futures: October 2025 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | Oct 23, 2025
Business | Business Risk | Construction Futures | Economy | Productivity | Project Delivery

Due to the ongoing government shutdown, economic data for the construction industry is slim to none. Here is what can be extrapolated.

Construction Backlog Stable; Contractors Remain Optimistic, Fueled by Data Center Growth

by ABC | Oct 14, 2025
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Productivity | Technology

A report of ABC contractors reveals optimism and data-center project growth.

‘Ladies and Gentlemen, This Does Not Mean Recession’: Anirban Basu on State of 2025 Q3 Construction Economy

by Construction Executive | Oct 9, 2025
Business | Economy

Basu's newsletter stated that construction has been in contraction for 14 months, so why does he seem relatively upbeat this quarter?

Robotics Boost Construction Efficiency

by Construction Executive | Oct 7, 2025
Business | Nuts + Bolts | Productivity | Research | Robotics | Technology

A recent study by PMC evaluated 10 construction robots used in real-world projects, measuring improvements in safety, accuracy, cost and schedule.

Creative Cooperation: Pursuing Productive Conflict in Construction

by Construction Executive | Oct 7, 2025
Business | ABCs | Business Development | CEO Insights | Productivity

Why choose the path to conflict when we have a choice to pursue a third alternative?

Permitting America to Build

by Josh Leonard | Oct 6, 2025
ABCs | Business | Law | Legal and Regulatory | Regulations | Taxes | Washington Update

The White House and Congress are advancing permitting reforms aimed at increasing certainty and reducing delays for project owners and contractors.
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