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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.

The Manufacturing Marketplace of the Future: Shrinking the Gap Between Construction Equipment and Contractor

by Construction Executive | May 15, 2025
Jobsite Monitoring | Manufacturing | Markets | Technology

JLG is using advancements in construction manufacturing technology and equipment to further its own company culture. What can other manufacturers, customers, contractors and end-users glean to propel their own processes?

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.

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.

The Future of Fire Protection in EV Battery Facilities

by Stuart Bradbury | Apr 10, 2025
Equipment | Fleet Management | Manufacturing | Markets | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Vehicles

As more and more EV-battery manufacturing facilities begin to operate in the United States, it's important that those who build the facilities know how to fire-proof them.

Construction Materials Prices Increase 0.6%, Steel Surges Nearly 4% in February

by ABC | Mar 17, 2025
Business | Commercial | Economy | Equipment | Industrial | Manufacturing | Markets | Tools

Steel is a standout amongst surging construction materials prices, a rate that seems to be increasing exponentially.

Meeting the Growing Demand for American Semiconductor Facilities

by Darin Hart | Jan 22, 2025
Industrial | Manufacturing | Markets

With the rise of AI, a new administration and growing demand for American-made products, the semiconductor industry is experiencing a boom.

Setting the Stage for Growth

by Richard Branch | Dec 4, 2024
Business | Business Risk | Commercial | Economy | Features | Institutional | Manufacturing | Markets | Multifamily

Will 2025 be the year that construction can turn the page and transition into a more sustainable path for growth?
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