Construction Futures: August Economic Roundup
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Construction Futures is ABC's monthly economic roundup for contractors—now published by Construction Executive.
Suffolk Hosts ACE Mentor Students and Spot the Robot Dog
Thursday, September 5, 2024
This spring, Suffolk welcomed a group of students to their New York office for hands-on, in-person industry experience and to meet members of their team, one of whom was not like the others. The free after-school program connects high-school students with experts from the design and construction industry.
Can VR Replace Workers in Hazardous Construction Scenarios?
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Many construction workers fear they may lose their jobs to AI, but there are certain dangerous scenarios in which they may actually want technology to replace them.
Net Gains: Southwest Industrial Electric's Charity Basketball Tournament
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Southwest Industrial Electric is no stranger to the community-service game, but its latest play—a charity basketball tournament—delivers a different kind of bank shot: a big fat check delivered to the winner’s organization of choice.
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Following its award-winning print-magazine redesign, Construction Executive is up for another round of Folio awards—this time for its website redesign and a standout print issue.
Read moreWater-efficiency technology has come a long way since the motion-sensor sink and toilet.
Read moreJob openings in the construction industry dropped by 71,000 in June. July saw that trend continue, with another drop of 51,000.
Read moreThe skilled labor shortage may feel like old news, but there are always new ways to combat it—especially for companies that go beyond simple recruitment and retention efforts.
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Majority Rules
Thursday July 25, 2024
With major seats up for grabs in this year’s U.S. Senate races, Democratic majority control is anything but certain. Here’s a look at the hottest states to watch.
Leaving a Legacy
Thursday July 25, 2024
ABC presented its new Legacy Medallion for Advocacy to a true friend of the merit shop: Cajun Industries’ Lane Grigsby.
Spanning the Gilded Age
Wednesday July 17, 2024
Spanning the Gilded Age: James Eads and the Great Steel Bridge
By John K. Brown
A Solution for Everyone
Wednesday July 17, 2024
Technology can help solve the labor shortage—and build a more diverse, inclusive workforce in the process.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2024
Construction Executive's 2024 Q1 Construction Economic Update and Forecast
ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu will review current economic circumstances, the risk of recession, the hottest market sectors and his expectations for this year.
Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2024
Fast Training, Safe Futures: ROI-Driven Paths for Next-Gen Operators
Join the future of construction! Learn how to slash costs, speed up training and secure top talent with innovative simulation techniques.
Wednesday, Jun. 12, 2024
Deep Dive Into Construction Work in Progress
Work in progress is key to construction job costing—allowing contractors to proactively manage their jobs and businesses. Learn how you can analyze and leverage WIP reports to effectively run your business.
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024
Construction Executive's 2024 Q3 Construction Economic Update and Forecast
ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu will review current economic circumstances, the risk of recession, the hottest market sectors and his expectations for this year.
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