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So You Want to Build a Safety Plan
Not all construction company safety plans are created equal—nor should they be.
How Field Technology Is Transforming Construction Jobsites
ABC unveils its fifth annual Tech Report, in collaboration with the ABC Tech Alliance.
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.
Pre-Fabulous: The Cost of Prefabrication on the Environment
Recent research by MDPI compares environmental and cost performance between prefabricated and traditional building systems.
Walking on Water: Seattle’s News Overlook Walk
The new Overlook Walk at the historic Seattle Waterfront Park.
Backpack Builders
The Arizona Builders Alliance is back at it with its annual drive to collect and distribute backpacks and school supplies to underprivileged children in the state.
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.
Feature Stories
Eyes on the Sky: Regulating DJI Drones on Federal and Private Construction Sites
Chinese-manufactured DJI drones comprise an estimated 90% of all UAVs on U.S. construction jobsites. Proposed limitations on their use could have profound ripple effects on safety, cost and productivity across the sector.
Construction News
Robotics Boost Construction Efficiency
A recent study by PMC evaluated 10 construction robots used in real-world projects, measuring improvements in safety, accuracy, cost and schedule.
Backpack Builders
The Arizona Builders Alliance is back at it with its annual drive to collect and distribute backpacks and school supplies to underprivileged children in the state.
ABC Urges Senate to Pass a Clean CR to End Shutdown
As the government remains shut down, ABC calls on the Senate to pass a continuing resolution.
How Field Technology Is Transforming Construction Jobsites
ABC unveils its fifth annual Tech Report, in collaboration with the ABC Tech Alliance.
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‘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?
Operation Preparation: Industry Experts Speak on Disaster Prep and Recovery Efforts as Hurricane Season Comes to a Close
Water is one of the most destructive sources on the planet—natural or manmade. Oftentimes, the construction industry has to learn the hard way—after disaster strikes—how best to address that disaster in the future. This year, preparation is priority.
‘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 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.
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.
Eyes on the Sky: Regulating DJI Drones on Federal and Private Construction Sites
Chinese-manufactured DJI drones comprise an estimated 90% of all UAVs on U.S. construction jobsites. Proposed limitations on their use could have profound ripple effects on safety, cost and productivity across the sector.
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.
Backpack Builders
The Arizona Builders Alliance is back at it with its annual drive to collect and distribute backpacks and school supplies to underprivileged children in the state.
Pincus Elevators’ Matt Pincus
Elevator anxiety? Matt Pincus, owner of Pincus Elevators, says they’re way safer than you think.
Building an Entrepreneur: How a Construction Company Owner Founded a Franchise Business
This is how Brian Robinson went from the Great Recession to owning his own construction company and building three great franchise locations.
Grand Slam: Phillies Partner With NEST to Address Skilled-Labor Shortage
The Philadelphia Phillies and South Jersey-based facilities management firm NEST are stepping up to the plate to tackle labor shortages in the trades and bringing skilled trades education directly to the next generation in a major-league way.
Legal
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.
Operationalizing Safety: Why It’s Time to Treat Safety Tech Like Your Project Schedule
To effectively integrate safety tech, it should be treated more like a physical construction tool.
The Travelers 2025 Injury Impact Report Reveals First-Year Workers Most at Risk
This year, 44% of workers’ compensation claims in construction came from first-year employees.
Construction Safety Culture Trends of 2025
From new hire incident rates to heat-related risks, 2025 has presented certain safety challenges for the construction industry.
Operation Preparation: Industry Experts Speak on Disaster Prep and Recovery Efforts as Hurricane Season Comes to a Close
Water is one of the most destructive sources on the planet—natural or manmade. Oftentimes, the construction industry has to learn the hard way—after disaster strikes—how best to address that disaster in the future. This year, preparation is priority.
How Insurers Lead the Way for Power Generation and Electrical Distribution Projects
As energy solutions grow, so do energy storage needs and the demand on the power grid. Insurers have to evolve with the infrastructure.
Your Crisis Communication Guide: Anticipating Construction Plans to Hit Unexpected Obstacles
The time for crisis planning is during quiet moments when clear thinking can help build a framework for handling whatever challenges arise.
Builder’s Risk: Three Blind Spots Impacting Your Project’s Success
While construction insurance is costly, underinsuring may prove more so in the long run.
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.
One Big Beautiful Boost
President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill provides much-needed relief to contractors and other small businesses nationwide.
Numbers Don’t Lie: Accounting Leaders Weigh In on State of 2025 Construction Finance
But they don’t automatically tell easy truths, either. Leaders from some of the best accounting firms weigh in on how to navigate an environment in which evolving tariffs, rising costs and new tax legislation are creating financial complexities.
‘It’s Going to All Work Out for America’: Anirban Basu on 2025 Mid-Year Construction Economic Forecast
‘Eventually, it’s going to all work out for America,’ posited ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu during Construction Executive’s 2025 Mid-Year Construction Economic Update and Forecast webinar.
Tools
Construction Backlog Stable; Contractors Remain Optimistic, Fueled by Data Center Growth
A report of ABC contractors reveals optimism and data-center project growth.
Robotics Boost Construction Efficiency
A recent study by PMC evaluated 10 construction robots used in real-world projects, measuring improvements in safety, accuracy, cost and schedule.
News Briefs: September-October 2025
U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Hawaii addresses infrastructure needs at Pearl Harbor; construction ventures driven mainly by AI.
It’s Not Easy Being Green—But It Can Be: How Technology is Aiding LEED Documentation
Attaining sustainability standards by 2050 with the help of construction technology.
Construction Materials Prices Jump 0.4% in July
Materials prices are up in nearly all categories except natural gas, which decreased 2.1% in July.
The Future of Fire Protection in EV Battery Facilities
As more and more EV-battery manufacturing facilities begin to operate in the United States, it’s important that those who build the facilities know how to fire-proof them.
Combating Construction Carbon: How Heavy Machinery Can Further Sustainability
Contractors must act now to build the new cities of tomorrow without relying on the building practices of yesterday. Decarbonizing off-highway machines such as excavators will play a critical role.
Construction Materials Prices Increase 0.6%, Steel Surges Nearly 4% in February
Steel is a standout amongst surging construction materials prices, a rate that seems to be increasing exponentially.
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.
Most Frequent Value Engineering Problems in Animal Care Facilities
Engineers are creative, but finding solutions to construction queries at animal care facilities requires thinking outside the dog box.
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.
Gardens Are the New Penthouse
The new Ellinikon Riviera Tower in Athens is turning blue skies green with its garden penthouse apartments.
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Construction Executive’s 2026 Construction Economic Update and Forecast
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