Construction’s Contribution to U.S. Economy Highest in Seven Years
A recent ABC report found the private construction industry’s value added as a percentage of the nation’s real gross domestic product (GDP) rose to 4 percent
Bradley Named ‘Law Firm of the Year’ by U.S. News
ABC member Bradley was recently named the nation’s “Law Firm of the Year” for Construction Law in the 2018 “Best Lawyers” edition of U.S. News.
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator ‘Returns to Earth’ in Second Quarter
ABC reported its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.6 months during the second quarter of 2017, down 4.1 percent from the first quarter of 2017. CBI is up
Nonresidential Construction Adds Jobs Despite Disruptions, ABC Says
The national construction industry added 8,000 net new jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in September, according to ABC's analysis of a recent release from the
World-Class Safety Culture on the Construction Jobsite
While systems, processes and policies are paramount to success within any safety program, it is the leadership of employees and an understanding of the “behavioral”
Construction Input Prices Flat, but Crude Petroleum Prices Plummet in May, ABC Says
Construction input prices remained unchanged in May, ending five consecutive months of price expansion, according to analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data
Jobs Report Offers Reasons for Hope and Concern for Construction Industry, ABC Says
National construction employment added 11,000 net new jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in May according to analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released
Nonresidential Construction Spending Slips to Start 2017, ABC Says
Nonresidential construction spending contracted during January, according to an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau. Nonresidential spending fell 1.9 percent from December