Where 1.6 million square feet of office space was converted to residential in 2023, that number soared to reach 5 million square feet by 2025.
A Shrinking Labor Force Changes the Construction Workforce Equation
For contractors already struggling to find enough people, a smaller national workforce raises a bigger question about how much work companies can realistically support.
ABC Welcomes Permitting Reform Bill, Urges Senate Passage
“The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act’s comprehensive and balanced reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Water Act would address bureaucratic and procedural inefficiencies that deter and delay development."
Strong. Stable. Evolving.: The Construction Surety Industry in 2026
The surety industry continues to demonstrate strength, resilience and adaptability. Across the country, members of the Surety and Fidelity Association of America support public agencies, private owners and contractors, providing the financial capacity, expertise and confidence to move projects forward.
Ground Control: Construction Continues to Monitor the Federal Drone Ban
As scrutiny of Chinese-made drones intensifies in Washington, D.C., contractors across the country are working to adjust their approaches to aerial innovation. What will the skies above jobsites look like in the future?
The Affordability Test: Top Concerns Approaching Midterm Election
As the 2026 midterms approach, voters’ concerns about costs are reshaping congressional races and putting tax and data center policy in the spotlight.
ABC Applauds Senate for Confirming Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor
Keith Sonderling was confirmed as the Secretary of Labor.
Smarter Asset Management in Construction Is the Antidote to Lingering Tariff Pressures
Tariffs aren't what they once were, but they are still impacting construction's daily operations.







