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Strong. Stable. Evolving.: The Construction Surety Industry in 2026

by | Oct 13, 2026
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The surety industry continues to demonstrate strength, resilience and adaptability. Across the country, members of the Surety and Fidelity Association of America support public agencies, private owners and contractors, providing the financial capacity, expertise and confidence to move projects forward.
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Warning Signs: Analyzing the Near-Collapse of the Former Pfizer Headquarters in New York

by | Oct 13, 2026
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A near miss at the former Pfizer headquarters highlights how contracts, technology and workforce documentation can help contractors manage risk on complex adaptive-reuse projects.
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Ground Control: Construction Continues to Monitor the Federal Drone Ban

by | Oct 12, 2026
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As scrutiny of Chinese-made drones intensifies in Washington, D.C., contractors across the country are working to adjust their approaches to aerial innovation. What will the skies above jobsites look like in the future?
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Built to Flex: More Research on the Benefits of Multiskilled Construction Workers

by | Oct 9, 2026
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New research from the Simplar Foundation sheds light on the productivity gains of multiskilled construction crews—and how these workers could be just the solution the industry needs as it combats an ongoing labor shortage.

Proactive Safety Technology Protects Workers, Jobsites

by | Oct 9, 2026
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ABC’s Tech and Innovation Report: Health and Safety features case studies authored by safety and risk management leaders at ABC member contractors finding better ways to keep workers hydrated in the heat, detect patterns in incident data to eliminate injuries and establish safety standards for hand tools.

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