Leadership

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...

Hoar Construction Elevates Regional Leadership to Advance Nationwide Expansion  On April 24, 2025, Hoar Construction announced the promotion of Jason Bennett and Brady Johnson to region presidents, a strategic move that creates new roles to strengthen leadership in key markets, ...

WASHINGTON, April 30—The national March 2025 not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rate was 5.4%, unchanged from March 2024, according to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released today by Associated Builders and Contractors. The analy...

McGough Announces Leadership Promotions to Support Growth in South Central Region On March 20, McGough expanded its presence in Texas, announcing two key leadership promotions in the South-Central region. Roman Buckner has been promoted to vice president, South Central Region, a...

The narrative surrounding women in traditionally male-dominated fields has shifted in recent years. One of the most significant changes is in the trades—construction, plumbing, electrical work and welding. Women are not only entering these professions in more significant numbers,...

Competition is a constant in the ever-evolving world of construction. It’s fundamental to the bottom line, creates a quality product, invites the best talent and—to be frank—it’s exciting to compete. And it’s even more exciting to be the winner. So, how are winners in the contra...