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Contractor Confidence Tumbles in July, Construction Backlog Unchanged

Volatility in the industry—from job openings to materials prices—is not boding well for ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index.

The Alarming Cost of Labor Productivity Losses in Construction

by Sarah Buchner | Aug 15, 2024
Business | Productivity

More hands on deck means increased productivity, so how can contractors cope when the construction industry is experiencing a massive labor shortage?

Five Trends Influencing Today’s Construction Delivery Patterns

by Mike Putnam | Jul 9, 2024
Business | Productivity

From labor and supply-chain challenges to innovative tech and ESG strategy, here are the factors shaping construction delivery now.

ABC Members Invested $1.6 Billion To Upskill 1.3 Million in Construction Workforce Education

by ABC | Jun 25, 2024
Business | Business Development | Productivity

ABC released its 2024 Workforce Development Survey and found investments into leadership, health and safety education were up from 2022.

Top Three Trends That Will Continue to Impact Construction Through 2024

The second half of 2024 is likely to present the same problems to the construction industry—supply-chain issues, labor shortages and more—but you can approach them with different solutions.

Construction Job Openings Decrease By 8,000 in April, Fall to Lowest Level Since March 2023

by ABC | Jun 12, 2024
Business | Business Development | Productivity

Construction job openings fell to 338,000 in April. This latest decrease brings the industry to its lowest level of positions to fill since March of last year.

News Briefs: June 2024

by Construction Executive | Jun 1, 2024
Business | News Briefs | Nuts + Bolts | Productivity

FTC bans noncompetes and the merit shop has something to say. Plus, a list of the nation's most sustainable cities.

Taking Control of Quality Control

by Matthew Kleiman | May 7, 2024
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Productivity

Neglecting work quality costs the industry hundreds of billions of dollars in rework every year—and endangers workers’ lives. Commit today to developing a quality-management system.

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The Alarming Cost of Labor Productivity Losses in Construction

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ABC Members Invested $1.6 Billion To Upskill 1.3 Million in Construction Workforce Education

Top Three Trends That Will Continue to Impact Construction Through 2024

Construction Job Openings Decrease By 8,000 in April, Fall to Lowest Level Since March 2023

News Briefs: June 2024

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