Construction input prices increased 1.3% in April compared to the previous month, according to a recently released ABC analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data.
United for Infrastructure Week Aims to #LeadWithInfrastructure
May 10-14 is United for Infrastructure Week, which convenes American businesses, workers, elected leaders and everyday citizens around one message: Let’s #LeadWithInfrastructure.
The Durability Factor With Cold-Applied Versus Hot-Applied Liquid Waterproofing
After looking at the durability factors in waterproofing, here are the differences between cold- and hot-applied waterproofing, concluding which liquid waterproofing type is recommended based on those all-important durability factors.
U.S. Materials Prices at All-Time High, Contractors in the Lurch
Due to the rising costs of oil, high demand from commercial and residential builders, tariffs and delays from COVID-19, prices for steel, lumber, sealants and geotextiles have hit record highs.
New Windows Assist Energy Performance
The Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC) has certified six new secondary window systems for commercial use.
ABC’s Construction Backlog Inches Up in April; Contractor Optimism Slips
Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 7.9 months in April, according to an ABC member survey conducted April 20-May 5, 0.1 months higher than in March 2021 and April 2020.
Legislation to Reform NEPA Introduced
Associated Builders and Contractors has released a statement regarding the UNSHACKLE Act.
Disruption Within Construction: Is Infrastructure the New Frontier for Innovation?
Modular architecture, standalone solutions that integrate with other software, increase the quantity and speed at which data is transferred and analyzed and constantly evolves to meet new challenges.












