Nonresidential Construction Spending Down 0.2% in May
That start of summer is seeing the start of a slowdown in nonresidential construction spending.
Contractors’ Backlog Falls Sharply in May
While ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator fell in May 2025, it is up since this time last year.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Dips 0.1% in April
Overall nonresidential construction spending declined ever so slightly in April, with private spending down and public spending up.
A Contractor’s Checklist for Managing Megaprojects
As megaprojects expand and evolve across the United States, make sure your construction firm is prepared for the complexity of each of their stages.
Closeout: Diamonds Are a Contractor’s Best Friend
The largest unit of the Diamond Green Diesel 3 Expansion project comes to life in Port Arthur, Texas.
Construction Materials Prices Increase 0.6%, Steel Surges Nearly 4% in February
Steel is a standout amongst surging construction materials prices, a rate that seems to be increasing exponentially.
Low Cost, High Risk: Don’t Cut Corners When It Comes to Construction Materials Trade
Artificially discounted construction equipment and materials from China have
been a proverbial siren song to contractors facing increasing input costs, but there can be dire problems and unseen costs.
Meeting the Growing Demand for American Semiconductor Facilities
With the rise of AI, a new administration and growing demand for American-made products, the semiconductor industry is experiencing a boom.
