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Construction Futures: October 2025 Economic Roundup
Due to the ongoing government shutdown, economic data for the construction industry is slim to none. Here is what can be extrapolated.
Construction Backlog Stable; Contractors Remain Optimistic, Fueled by Data Center Growth
A report of ABC contractors reveals optimism and data-center project growth.
Government Shutdown Day Nine: What Contractors Need to Know
An excerpt from ABC’s Beltway Blueprint let’s contractors know where they stand amidst the ongoing government shutdown.
‘Ladies and Gentlemen, This Does Not Mean Recession’: Anirban Basu on State of 2025 Q3 Construction Economy
Basu’s newsletter stated that construction has been in contraction for 14 months, so why does he seem relatively upbeat this quarter?
Bridging Academia and Industry
The 2025 CIB World Building Congress Industry Forum.
JE Dunn’s Chris Peck
Chris Peck loves flyfishing, plans to spend his retirement as a professor and is currently the senior vice president of JE Dunn’s Dallas office.
Six AI Solutions Driving Productivity and Profitability in Construction Offices
Sometimes, the fastest way to onboard AI software is through the back office.
Feature Stories
‘Time to Be Human’: Paul Doherty Talks Tech and Architecture
Architect-turned-technologist Paul Doherty believes the construction industry is on the cusp of a transformation—one where drones, smart contracts and even “personified” buildings reshape the way we live and work. But at its core, he says, construction technology is about making us more human, not less.
Construction News
‘Ladies and Gentlemen, This Does Not Mean Recession’: Anirban Basu on State of 2025 Q3 Construction Economy
Basu's newsletter stated that construction has been in contraction for 14 months, so why does he seem relatively upbeat this quarter?
Pre-Fabulous: The Cost of Prefabrication on the Environment
Recent research by MDPI compares environmental and cost performance between prefabricated and traditional building systems.
Permitting America to Build
The White House and Congress are advancing permitting reforms aimed at increasing certainty and reducing delays for project owners and contractors.
Six AI Solutions Driving Productivity and Profitability in Construction Offices
Sometimes, the fastest way to onboard AI software is through the back office.
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Business and Culture
Construction Backlog Stable; Contractors Remain Optimistic, Fueled by Data Center Growth
A report of ABC contractors reveals optimism and data-center project growth.
Creative Cooperation
Why choose the path to conflict when we have a choice to pursue a third alternative?
Permitting America to Build
The White House and Congress are advancing permitting reforms aimed at increasing certainty and reducing delays for project owners and contractors.
Prioritizing Success: Succession Planning Beyond the Company Walls
A good succession plan looks not only at what the business owner wants and needs to maximize value and create a cash windfall, but also seeks to determine what is best for employees at all levels and what is best for customers, suppliers and other partner organizations.
Bridging Academia and Industry
The 2025 CIB World Building Congress Industry Forum.
A Head of the Game: Navigating Traumatic Brain Injuries in Construction
Apart from the obvious physical risks, traumatic brain injuries can also have lasting effects on an individual’s mental health. Prevention is the name of the game—and companies should be ready to offer immediate support to employees should an incident occur.
Building Construction Workforce Stability Through Innovation and Collaboration
While technology is opening a whole new pipeline for recruitment into the construction industry, there still aren’t enough workers to meet demand.
Construction Job Opening Rate Falls to Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade
In August, construction job openings fell to their lowest rate in almost 10 years.
Pre-Fabulous: The Cost of Prefabrication on the Environment
Recent research by MDPI compares environmental and cost performance between prefabricated and traditional building systems.
Preventing Construction Suicide Still Has a Long Way to Go…
…but it’s getting better everyday
New Names and Faces: September 2025
Construction Executive’s monthly roundup of appointments and promotions amongst ABC member companies.
New Names and Faces: July-August 2025
Construction Executive’s monthly roundup of appointments and promotions amongst ABC member companies.
Legal
Why the Total Recordable Incident Rate Doesn’t Tell the Whole Safety Story
A total recordable incident rate of zero isn’t necessarily a good thing—or a real thing.
Preventing Construction Suicide Still Has a Long Way to Go…
…but it’s getting better everyday
Only 20% of Construction Workers Report Injuries Linked to Mental Distress
A study revealed one in five construction workers self-report mental-distress-linked pain and injuries. Are the other four healthy or just toughing it out?
Keep Your Fleet Safety Plans Simple and Accessible
They say less is more. Apply that to your fleet safety practices and you might just find it to be true.
Construction Safety Risks Rise Amid Economic Uncertainty
Invest in safety prevention today to save money (and lives) tomorrow.
Tech Support: Building Trust With Your Tech Stack
Whether bidding on a large-scale infrastructure job or working through early design development, construction technology platforms help establish trust from day one.
Well-Insulated: Predict the Unpredictable Construction Costs
Contractors may need to revisit some of the processes in their accounting and financial operations. Here are six strategies for construction companies to insulate against cost increases and mitigate financial risks.
Wildfires, Silica Exposures and ESG-Friendly Solutions
Wildfires can carry along with them hidden dangers lurking in their smoke that may pose a risk to your workforce.
Government Shutdown Day Nine: What Contractors Need to Know
An excerpt from ABC’s Beltway Blueprint let’s contractors know where they stand amidst the ongoing government shutdown.
ABC Opposes the Egregious Faster Labor Contracts Act
The FLCA would stifle—if not effectively eliminate—construction companies’ abilities to negotiate workplace conditions.
Supreme Court’s Course Correction on NEPA Already Steering Decisions in Infrastructure Development Cases
How a Colorado court case could set a precedent for minimizing legal infrastructure hurdles.
Navigating Disruption to Construction Projects Flowing From the America First Trade Policy
Months later, how is Trump’s America First Trade Policy affecting the construction industry? Many companies still aren’t quite sure.
Tools
Executive Insights 2025: Leaders in Construction Technology II
From tools for real-time collaboration to workforce planning and onboarding, industry experts reveal their answers to some specific construction technology questions.
Six AI Solutions Driving Productivity and Profitability in Construction Offices
Sometimes, the fastest way to onboard AI software is through the back office.
How Field Technology Is Transforming Construction Jobsites
ABC unveils its fifth annual Tech Report, in collaboration with the ABC Tech Alliance.
Call the Dr.: Swinerton and Dr. Dre Transform Compton High School
Swinerton Builders transformed Compton High School into Los Angeles’ coolest campus, replacing tired buildings with high-tech classrooms and shiny new athletic facilities—plus a state-of-the-art performing arts center funded by Compton’s own Dr. Dre.
Building Supply Distributors: Taking Control of Jobsite Delivery in Uncertain Times
The cost of materials is up. Along with that increase comes increased complications with delivering those materials to the jobsite.
How Construction Fleets Can Overcome Change Management Challenges
The fundamentals may not be glamorous, but they are foundational for keeping your fleet running smoothly, especially during times of change.
June Nonresidential Construction Materials Prices Up 2.5% Year-Over-Year, 43% Since February 2020
Construction backlog is back up, but so are input prices for nonresidential construction materials.
Tariffed Construction Materials Prices Rise in May
The tariffs are taking effect—and materials prices are reflecting that.
Walking on Water: Seattle’s News Overlook Walk
The new Overlook Walk at the historic Seattle Waterfront Park.
Construction Job Opening Rate Falls to Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade
In August, construction job openings fell to their lowest rate in almost 10 years.
Construction Materials Prices Up 0.2% in August, Driven by Iron and Steel
Things are looking up—construction materials prices, that is, and iron and steel are mainly to blame.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Falls Sharply in July
Private nonresidential construction spending declined in July, but the public nonresidential sector saw improvements.
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Construction Executive’s 2026 Construction Economic Update and Forecast
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