Construction Job Openings Up by 28,000 to Near-2-Year High in July
“The construction job opening rate rose to the highest level in nearly two years in July,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
Beyond Recruiting: Rethinking the Workforce Shortage
Solving construction’s workforce shortage requires a new approach to developing the next generation of craft professionals—and a new partnership between ABC and Meta aims to make that happen.
Gen Z Rethinks Career Paths
As AI reshapes the workforce, Gen Z is turning to the skilled trades as a more secure and financially stable career path than traditional office jobs.
‘What Great Owners Do’: New Report Links Owner Behavior to Project Success
A new industry report argues that project success depends as much on owner behavior as contractor performance—and outlines five practices that help create better outcomes for everyone.
Estimation Transformation: AI Shortens Project Timelines
As hyperscale data center schedules shrink, AI-powered estimating and modern preconstruction workflows are becoming essential to delivering accurate bids on time.
July Nonresidential Construction Spending Growth Entirely Due to Data Centers
Spending was down on a monthly basis in 8 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories.
Beyond Gut Instinct: Construction Technology for Resource Planning
As labor shortages persist and projects grow more complex, contractors are turning workforce planning into a strategic advantage powered by better data and smarter forecasting.
Move on From Heroic Construction Project Operation Models
As contractors scale across more sites, fragmented systems and inconsistent processes are making it harder to maintain visibility into spend, vendors and decision-making.
