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Government Shutdown Puts Added Burdens on Federal Contractors
It has officially been two weeks since the government shut down, and federal contractors are feeling it.
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?
New Names and Faces: September 2025
Construction Executive’s monthly roundup of appointments and promotions amongst ABC member companies.
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.
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.
Check Your Hiring Blind Spots Before They Cost You
Drive safely. Hire intentionally. And always check your blind spots.
ABC Opposes the Egregious Faster Labor Contracts Act
The FLCA would stifle—if not effectively eliminate—construction companies’ abilities to negotiate workplace conditions.
Feature Stories
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lasting Impressions: Strategize Recruitment and Retention With This Secret Weapon
More than simple marketing, strategic investment in promotional products can be a secret weapon for recruitment and retention efforts.
Circle of Influence
Life is all about choices. Franklin Covey teaches us to focus our energy on only the things we can control—and to make smart choices when we do.
Modern Tools, Modern Workforce: Strengthening Construction Talent Pipelines and Recruiting Graduates
It’s almost back-to-school season, but don’t skimp on the just-graduated class of 2025.
New Names and Faces: July-August 2025
Construction Executive’s monthly roundup of appointments and promotions amongst ABC member companies.
New Names and Faces: June 2025
Construction Executive’s monthly roundup of appointments and promotions amongst ABC member companies.
It’s All Relative: The Importance of Building and Maintaining Relationships in Construction
In a world where relationships seem to be taking a backseat to digital “connectedness,” executives from a recent Associated Builders and Contractors’ panel discussion agree that where construction is concerned, rapport still matters.
New Kids on the Block: NAWIC’s Block Kids Competition
The National Association of Women in Construction Philadelphia Foundation is welcoming kids to the construction zone and putting their creativity to the test in the ultimate kid-friendly construction showdown.
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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.
C-Suite Stressors: More Construction Execs Are More Stressed
As overall workplace safety improves, stress is going up in the C-suite.
Mind, Body and Soul: A Holistic Approach to Workplace Health
Construction companies are investing in a whole-person approach to health with initiatives that focus on their employees’ mental, physical, personal and professional wellbeing.
Safety Shifts: A Positive Result for the Construction Workplace
Over the past seven years, serious injuries in the construction workplace have declined and overall safety as improved.
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.
Safeguarding History: Fire Risks in Renovating Historic Buildings
In light of Notre Dame’s restoration and the current wildfires devastating the Southern California region, safeguarding against fire is at the forefront of everyone’s construction concerns.
How Contractors Can Ensure Compliance With Security Measures for Concert Venues
Safety and security may not sound very rock ‘n roll, but they are what ensure the show goes on. Despite contractors’ best efforts, sometimes initial safety and security designs don’t cover it all. Make sure your company knows what to do if it comes to litigation.
Top Three Impacts on Your Project’s Critical-Path Method Scheduling
Getting your priorities straight is wise advice to follow, especially when working under the constraints of a construction project schedule and budget.
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.
Navigating Tariffs in Today’s Construction Landscape—But Stay Tuned for Tomorrow
No matter what the tariffs do tomorrow, there are things that contractors must be aware of today.
Judge Favors Special Interests on Federal Infrastructure, a Loss for Taxpayers and the Nonunion Construction Industry
ABC responds to reinstatement of PLAs on certain DOD and GSA contracts.
Despite Tariff Impacts, ABC Contractors’ Backlog and Profit Margin Expectations Improve in April
Tariff volatility is proving a moot point in the face of optimistic contractors, according to the ABC Construction Backlog Indicator in May.
Tools
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.
Tech Revolution in Green Building: AI, Collaboration and Efficient Practices
CO2 reduction strategies will not only benefit the environment but also contribute to the long-term viability of construction projects.
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.
Modern Tools, Modern Workforce: Strengthening Construction Talent Pipelines and Recruiting Graduates
It’s almost back-to-school season, but don’t skimp on the just-graduated class of 2025.
Tariffed Construction Materials Prices Rise in May
The tariffs are taking effect—and materials prices are reflecting that.
The Future of Plumbing: Embracing Next-Generation Technology for Water Efficiency
Water-efficiency technology has come a long way since the motion-sensor sink and toilet.
Redefining Construction Standards With High-Precision Measurement Techniques
Every contractor knows to measure twice, cut once. While the validity of this philosophy may not have changed over the years, the ways contractors can implement it have.
Driving Efficiency: Optimizing Vehicle Cycles
The key to effective fleet management is optimizing vehicle cycles. And that means getting a handle on depreciation, maintenance, fuel costs and mileage.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Falls Sharply in July
Private nonresidential construction spending declined in July, but the public nonresidential sector saw improvements.
Contractor Optimism Grows as ABC’s Backlog Indicator Rebounds in June
Backlog is on the rise this summer compared with last year, according to ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator.
Industrialized Construction: An Era in Building Efficiency
Industrialized construction represents a broad shift that’s redefining how we build our environments, making them more adaptable, more efficient and more sustainable.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Down 0.2% in May
That start of summer is seeing the start of a slowdown in nonresidential construction spending.
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