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Construction Backlog Stable; Contractors Remain Optimistic, Fueled by Data Center Growth
A report of ABC contractors reveals optimism and data-center project growth.
Construction Backlog Indicator Falls, Contractor Optimism Stable
For another month, indicators across construction sectors are on the decline and yet, for another month, contractor attitudes remain relatively positive.
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.
Four Steps to Effectively Manage Rising Risk of Construction Liability Claims
Liability claims in construction are increasing in frequency and complexity. Make sure your company is prepared to wade through the legal waters.
Construction Employment Falls for Third Straight Month in August
Job growth has been dwindling across the U.S. economy for months and the construction sectors see no exemption.
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.
Feature Stories
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.
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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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.
Prepare to Pivot: CBIZ’s 2025 Construction Industry Survey
CBIZ’s 2025 Construction Industry Survey reveals how firms are adapting to labor shortages, financing challenges and shifting priorities in a changing economic landscape.
Construction Backlog Indicator Rises, Contractor Optimism Slips in July
Backlog is up, but optimism is not. The ABC Backlog Indicator rose to 8.8 months in July, but that may mean fewer projects are coming to completion.
News Briefs: July-August 2025
Tiny home is taking on a new meaning with micro-housing trends; plus, copper prices soar.
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 Employment Growth Anemic in July
Construction employment grew in July, but only by 2,000 jobs, while the nonresidential building lost jobs.
Executive Insights 2025: Leaders in Construction Accounting
What should contractors consider when choosing a new accounting firm? Leaders from Construction Executive’s 2025 Top Construction Accounting Firms answer this and more.
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?
Pincus Elevators’ Matt Pincus
Elevator anxiety? Matt Pincus, owner of Pincus Elevators, says they’re way safer than you think.
SR Construction’s Sandra Roche
How Sandra Roche keeps her passion for her career—and her favorite sports team—alive.
‘It’s Just How I Live’: ABC’s 2025 Craft Professional of the Year, Chris Weaver
Craft Professional Chris Weaver: ‘I want to leave this industry better than I found it. That means teaching, empowering and always pushing for excellence.’
Going the Extra Mile: ABC’s 2025 Craft Instructor of the Year Derek Robbins
ABC’s 2025 Craft Instructor of the Year Derek Robbins ‘Teaching kind of found me. Looking back now, that road seems like a no-brainer for me.’
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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.
Breaking the Stigma: ABC Cares Foundation’s New Mental Health App
The ABC Cares Foundation’s new mental health app is transforming psychological wellness in construction.
The Safety-Productivity Link Construction Leaders Can’t Ignore
Comprehensive safety measures are being recognized as more effective for construction companies, but what’s lesser known is the consequent boost in productivity on safer construction projects.
Responding to Heat Stress on Construction Sites: Dry Heat vs. Humid Heat
Not all heat is created equal, but its effects can be equally as harmful to construction workers on a hot jobsite.
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.
Deterioration of Bridge Infrastructure Is Increasing Insurance Needs
An expert from CAC Specialty gives his insight into insuring bridge construction projects before, during and after natural disaster.
Strength in Surety: Surety Bond Market Is Primed to Support Federally Funded Projects
Much like the broader construction industry, the surety market remains robust and is well-positioned to meet the bonding needs of numerous new projects funded by federal initiatives such as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program.
Special Agents: The Right Surety Agent to Help You Obtain the Right Surety Bond
A construction CPA outlines the importance of having the right surety agent on your side when trying to obtain bonding for construction projects.
One Big Beautiful Boost
President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill provides much-needed relief to contractors and other small businesses nationwide.
DOL Pauses Enforcement of Biden’s 2024 Independent Contractor Rule
ABC applauds the pause on the 2024 independent contractor final rule, which has posed confusion and time-consumption for construction companies and their workers.
Ethical Considerations in Construction Contract Negotiations
Sometimes, the ethical decision is not always the most obvious, especially when it comes to creating construction project contracts.
Protecting Against the Impact of 2025 Tariffs on Construction Costs
What contractors need to know about the flux state of tariffs before the 90-day pause ends.
Tools
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.
Let AI Facilitate Your Construction Health and Safety Planning Process
AI assistants are breaking into the health and safety sector of construction, and the industry is here for it.
From Apprenticeships to Apps: Crafting Gen Z’s Smart Trade Future
Gen Z, with their digital fluency and preference for hands-on learning, is already reshaping workforce expectations. To meet them, companies must adapt to offer the right training and development opportunities.
Field Management Technology: From One Decade to the Next
To ensure proper protections for your project and your workers, your field management technology must never stop evolving.
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.
Prioritizing Asset Issues Improves Fleet Productivity
Getting your ducks in a row is sometimes easier said than done, especially when it comes to fleet management. But new software can aid in this process.
Proactive Tire Management to Avoid Blowouts
Fleet-management software not only helps monitor the status and health of your fleet, it can even help predict and prevent tire blowouts.
Four Fleet-Management Tactics to Grow Business, Cut Costs and Boost Morale
A case-study of how Big-D Construction overhauled, modernized and digitized its fleet-management system.
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.
Ensuring Operational Readiness of Critical Infrastructure
Completing a project is not the end of the job. Next comes ensuring that project is ready for service on day one and beyond.
Top Five Considerations for Preconstruction Cost Estimating for Animal Care Facilities
Not all commercial construction projects are built alike. Those differences become even more pronounced when animals enter the picture.
Closeout: Plane to See
A look at the United States Air Force Academy’s new cyber innovation center in Colorado Springs.
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