Leadership

Nearly 95% of construction firms in the U.S. struggle to fill open positions, even as the industry will need to bring in almost 500,000 new employees by 2026. With worker shortages, many projects face delays and increased pressure on existing crews. At the same time, 56% of contr...

Sandwiched between the Texas Resolution Trust Corporation collapse of the 1980s and the Great Recession of the 2000s, Brian Robinson managed to carve out a name for himself in business—a name which still flourishes today as the founder of RDI Construction LLC and owner of a succe...

What should contractors consider when choosing a new accounting firm? Joseph Natarelli National Construction Leader CBIZ The most important thing is first-hand industry experience. There are many unique facets of the industry that make experience invaluable, from applying the ...

Contractors today face a number of challenges: residual effects of ongoing inflation and elevated cost of capital due to a higher interest rate environment; the impact of tariffs driving up the cost of materials; and a tight labor market making it challenging to hire skilled work...

The skilled trades are at a critical turning point. As the construction industry faces waves of retirements, 41% of the current workforce is expected to retire within the next six years. At the same time, the demand for skilled trades workers is increasing due to the surge in con...

Construction Executive, ABC and the construction industry at large mourn together the passing of Mark Casso, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. As president of the Construction Industry Round Table, a Washington-based association of U.S. and global design and co...

Burr & Forman Opens Offices in D.C. and Chicago On June 2, Burr & Forman LLP announced the opening of its Washington, D.C., and Chicago, Illinois, offices and the expansion of its Government Contracts practice. The offices and practice will be helmed by leading government contra...

These industry-leading professionals are the 2025 recipients of ABC’s Construction Workforce Awards, presented at ABC Convention 2025 in February. Each year, the CWAs honor individuals who have played a critical role in shaping the future of the industry in three categories: You...

Construction projects are notorious for being unpredictable. One day everything’s humming along, the next day a contractor is delayed, a payment is disputed, and the timeline takes a hit. For an industry built on precision and planning, it’s ironic how often progress is derailed—...

How does incorporating dispute resolution into a contract along with procedures to encourage transparency and collaboration among parties help when an issue arises? Bryan Thomas Partner Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Dispute provisions should be designed to encourage transpar...