No End in Sight for Current Economic Expansion
A couple years are left in this economic expansion, and there’s no reason it has to die. The main indicator to watch is whether the Fed raises interest rates too
Schools Remain Top Priority in Carolinas as Cleanup From Storms Continues
While the construction-related impact of Hurricane Michael is still being assessed, the estimated total property damage from Hurricane Florence is $17 billion to
Industry Challenges and Investments Reflect Talent Shortage
With 42 percent of organizations experiencing a talent shortage, according to Teletrac Navman’s 2018 Telematics Benchmark Report, construction businesses are taking
St. Louis County Council Eliminates Apprenticeship Requirements
In a 5 to 2 vote, the St. Louis County Council approved changes to the way contracts are awarded--namely removing the requirement that bidders on construction projects
Groups Partner to Form BYF Virginia
The Virginia chapters of Associated Builders and Contractors and Associated General Contractors are joining forces with Build Your Future to highlight pathways to
Pennsylvania Modernizes State Building Code
The Pennsylvania Independent Regulatory Review Commission has updated the state’s Uniform Construction Code to align with the 2015 International Code.
Global Hotel Construction Hits All-time High
A biannual report from Lodging Econometrics states the total global hotel construction pipeline has hit a record-setting 12,839 projects worldwide (2,158,422 rooms)—an
Excavation-Related Damages to Buried Infrastructure Plateau
Nearly 440,000 excavation-related damages to U.S. underground facilities occurred in 2017, up 5.5 percent from 2016, according to the Common Ground Alliance’s
Structural Steel Market to Hit $420 Billion in Next Five Years
A new research report by Global Market Insights determined the structural steel market is set to surpass $420 billion by 2024.
Work Resumes on $25 Billion Nuclear Project in Georgia
All four of the project co-owners voted to move forward and agreed to finalize definitive agreements that shift some of the project’s financial risk.
Facility Execs Note Disconnect in Building Connectivity2
Building connectivity is expected to increase more than 410 percent by 2020, yet few energy and facilities executives have documented strategies for utilizing smart
NLRB Proposes Revision to Joint Employer Standard
The National Labor Relations Board is reviewing public comments submitted on a proposed standard that aims to foster predictability, consistency and stability for
The Best Lessons From Leadership Training
Three industry professionals share their most valuable lessons from leadership training.
Training for Tomorrow
Construction education programs need all the support they can get to provide high-quality craft, management, safety and leadership training to the existing and future
Filling a Void in Arkansas
ABC of Arkansas has established a workforce development training center in Little Rock, comprised of a 5,000-square-foot performance lab and a 7,70-square-foot building
Taking Online Electrical Training Statewide in California
Five ABC chapters—Northern California, Southern California, Central California, San Diego and LA/Ventura—are joining forces to implement a statewide electrical
Expanding Training Operations in Ohio
With support from a TCEF grant, ABC's Central Ohio Chapter is converting 2,500 square feet of the Ohio Construction Academy into mixed-used classroom and hands-on
A New Hybrid Training Approach in Connecticut
This past February, the ABC Connecticut Chapter's Construction Education Center had the opportunity to move into a brand new 8,000-square-foot building in Plainville,
More Space + More Tech = More Skilled Workers
Several chapters of Associated Builders and Contractors are realizing the need for increased space and more advanced technology to train today's skilled laborers.
‘Aware’ Automation Makes IT Infrastructure Smarter
Most organizations believe that their IT infrastructure services are not moving fast enough to support and drive the future of their business.
Construction Composite Materials Market Forecast to Exceed $65 Billion
The global construction composites market is forecast to exceed $65 billion by 2025 due to massive government investments to improve public infrastructure around