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Home » Topic » Business » Productivity

Despite Tariff Impacts, ABC Contractors’ Backlog and Profit Margin Expectations Improve in April

by ABC | May 14, 2025
Business | Business Development | Legal and Regulatory | Manufacturing | Markets | Policy | Productivity

Tariff volatility is proving a moot point in the face of optimistic contractors, according to the ABC Construction Backlog Indicator in May.

All But 4 States Had Construction Unemployment Rates Below 10% in March

by ABC | Apr 30, 2025
Business | Business Development | Human Resources | Leadership | Productivity | Retention | Workforce

National construction unemployment rates are nothing if not consistent, holding steady at 5.4%, the same as this time last year.

Four Ways to Master the Twists and Turns of Construction Project Change Orders

by Joshua Miles | Apr 24, 2025
Business | Productivity

Under budget, over budget, change orders and labor shortages. Construction projects are not lacking in surprises. Here's how to be prepared for them.

What’s the Buzz: DEWALT’s 2025 Power Pulse Survey

by Construction Executive | Mar 31, 2025
Business | Nuts + Bolts | Productivity | Research | Technology

How is the electrification of your fleet coming? By DEWALT's estimate, it should be pretty good.

Combating Construction Carbon: How Heavy Machinery Can Further Sustainability

by Leif Bruhn | Mar 21, 2025
Business | Business Development | Equipment | Fleet Management | Fuel Tracking | Heavy Equipment | Productivity | Technology | Vehicles

Contractors must act now to build the new cities of tomorrow without relying on the building practices of yesterday. Decarbonizing off-highway machines such as excavators will play a critical role.

Construction Backlog Indicator Inches Lower in February, Contractor Confidence Remains Elevated

by ABC | Mar 12, 2025
Business | Productivity | Project Delivery

While ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator fell in February 2025, it is up slightly year-over-year.

Construction Employment Growth Strong in February

by ABC | Mar 11, 2025
Business | Productivity | Recruitment | Workforce

Construction employment grew in February, but so did construction unemployment.

ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Increases, Contractors Remain Confident

by ABC | Feb 13, 2025
Business | Business Development | Productivity | Project Delivery

The ABC Construction Backlog Indicator is back on the rise, supporting contractors' unwavering confidence.
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