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How to Build a Proper Construction-Targeted Tech Stack
Jenny Benbrook at Powerhouse Consulting gives an insider interview on auditing and optimizing construction technology stacks.
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.
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.
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.
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 Safety Risks Rise Amid Economic Uncertainty
Invest in safety prevention today to save money (and lives) tomorrow.
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.
Feature Stories
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.
Construction News
Construction Backlog Stable; Contractors Remain Optimistic, Fueled by Data Center Growth
A report of ABC contractors reveals optimism and data-center project growth.
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.
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.
Bridging Academia and Industry
The 2025 CIB World Building Congress Industry Forum.
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Creative Cooperation
Why choose the path to conflict when we have a choice to pursue a third alternative?
ABC Names 2025-2026 Tech Alliance Members
The 2025-2026 members of the ABC Tech Alliance, which helps spur digital innovation across the industry, are revealed.
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.
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.
How CTE Programs Are Preparing Construction Students to Be Successful on the Jobsite
CTE offers partnerships and collaboration opportunities to meet changing industry needs.
Construction Quit Rate Plummets to Nine-Year Low
Quiet-quitting is canceled for the construction industry as retention rates top nearly 10-year charts.
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.
Preventing Construction Suicide Still Has a Long Way to Go…
…but it’s getting better everyday
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.
How Contractors Can Navigate Growth Amid Higher Costs and a Tight Labor Market
The cost of borrowing money is more expensive. What does that mean for hiring labor and executing on projects?
Construction Industry Mourns Passing of Mark Casso
Mark A. Casso, president of Construction Industry Round Table, has died at age 70.
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Preventing Construction Suicide Still Has a Long Way to Go…
…but it’s getting better everyday
Stay Cool: Managing Construction Worker Heat Stress on the Summer Jobsite
August is upon us and so are the most grueling days of heat waves. Make sure your workers are prepared to stay cool on the jobsite.
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.
Contractor to Congress: ABC Safety System Demonstrates Cultural Transformation in Construction
Kweest Group senior manager testifies before Congress on behalf of ABC’s STEP program.
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.
How Construction Businesses Can Navigate Labor Shortage and Social Inflation Challenges
Recently, workforce challenges have been the headline for another major industry—the U.S. government—but that doesn’t mean the labor shortage isn’t still affecting construction.
Operational Security: Combatting Rising Construction Crime With AI
Physical construction crime threats can sometimes be best combatted with virtual deterrents.
Is a Customized Umbrella Insurance Policy Right for Your Construction Company?
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket—but it might be best to put all your insurance policies under one umbrella, especially when it comes to the intricacies of construction.
ABC Opposes the Egregious Faster Labor Contracts Act
The FLCA would stifle—if not effectively eliminate—construction companies’ abilities to negotiate workplace conditions.
Business Owners Beware: Opposing the Faster Labor Contracts Act
Ronald Reagan warned of the danger of these words: ‘I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.’ New legislation proposed by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is pushing the boundaries of government oversight into dangerous territory.
Trump Administration Fails to Rescind Biden’s Anti-Merit Labor Mandate
Read on for ABC’s response to the Trump administration’s latest actions regarding the Biden-era PLA mandate.
Unprecedented Times: An Interview Panel With 2025 Top Construction Law Firms
Partners at some of CE’s 2025 Top 50 Construction Law Firms offer perspectives on the state of contract disputes, recent victories worth celebrating and implications of the Trump administration’s changes to the legal landscape.
Tools
Six AI Solutions Driving Productivity and Profitability in Construction Offices
Sometimes, the fastest way to onboard AI software is through the back office.
Augmenta Designs Entire Elementary School Electrical System With AI
School is in session, and so is artificial intelligence.
New Dodge Report Reveals ERP Trends Among General Contractors and Specialty Trades
Whether just getting started with enterprise resource planning software or looking to upgrade your entire tech stack, contractors are digging ERPs.
ABC Names 2025-2026 Tech Alliance Members
The 2025-2026 members of the ABC Tech Alliance, which helps spur digital innovation across the industry, are revealed.
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.
Construction Materials Prices Inch Down 0.2% in December, Up 0.9% Year Over Year
Construction materials prices were down in December, but measure an increase overall for last year.
Improving Equipment Security to Mitigate Physical and Digital Threats
While many companies are bolstering their fleets and workforce against cyber attacks, some still don’t think it’ll happen to them—until it does.
This Brick Material Is Revolutionizing the Budgeting and Building Process
AI is not the only revolutionary product hitting the construction industry these days. A new brick material is proving to be a long-term game changer.
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.
Co|Laboration at Its Finest: HITT’s Innovation Lab
More than just a research lab, HITT’s innovation facility in Falls Church, Virginia, embodies the innovative spirit of the construction industry and showcases a commitment to a more sustainable future for the built environment.
Going Ballistic: The New Ballistics Testing Facility at Texas A&M
They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and the state’s new ballistics-testing facility proves that to be true. Bartlett Cocke helped build the half-kilometer facility at Texas A&M as part of the Bush Combat Development Complex.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Contracts in Six of Past Seven Months
Construction job growth and spending are both down in recent weeks, signaling potentially persistent weakness in the economy for the near future.
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