Commercial

Top Five Considerations for Preconstruction Cost Estimating for Animal Care Facilities

by Hannah Skidmore | Jun 17, 2025
Commercial | Markets

Not all commercial construction projects are built alike. Those differences become even more pronounced when animals enter the picture.

Contractors’ Backlog Falls Sharply in May

by ABC | Jun 11, 2025
Business | Commercial | Industrial | Markets | Productivity | Project Delivery

While ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator fell in May 2025, it is up since this time last year.

I’ll Take This Project to Go: Building a Theater Onsite

by Grace Calengor | Jun 5, 2025
Commercial | Manufacturing | Markets

A new style of platform seating is innovating how theaters in the revolving door of Las Vegas show biz prep their spaces for performances.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Dips 0.1% in April

by ABC | Jun 2, 2025
Business | Commercial | Economy | Finance | Industrial | Infrastructure | Manufacturing | Markets

Overall nonresidential construction spending declined ever so slightly in April, with private spending down and public spending up.

Construction Futures: May 2025 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | May 27, 2025
Business | Business Risk | Commercial | Economy | Finance | Manufacturing | Markets | Residential

The construction industry holds firm and contractors remain optimistic despite all economic signs to the contrary.

Construction Materials Prices Tame in April Despite Rising Iron and Steel Costs

by ABC | May 19, 2025
Business | Commercial | Economy | Finance | Manufacturing | Markets | Public

While overall construction input prices are slightly higher year over year, they inched down 0.1% in April compared to March.

A Contractor’s Checklist for Managing Megaprojects

by Dan Furrow | May 8, 2025
Commercial | Industrial | Infrastructure | Manufacturing | Markets | Public

As megaprojects expand and evolve across the United States, make sure your construction firm is prepared for the complexity of each of their stages.

Nonresidential Construction Added Jobs in April Despite Headwinds

by ABC | May 7, 2025
Business | Commercial | Economy | Markets | Public | Recruitment | Workforce

Despite a slow in nonresidential construction spending, the sector added jobs in April.