
Pressing Questions: Construction Leaders Address The Decade's Top Concerns
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Some of the brightest minds in the industry discuss their hopes and fears for the year ahead—and beyond.

From the Ground Up: How ABC Keynoter Saved Himself From Financial Ruin
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
‘Creativity without discipline is like a river without banks.’ As a former financial broker who personally faced financial devastation, Erik Wahl has perfected the art of blending creativity with business. At ABC Convention 2025, he’ll give a keynote speech on exactly how that’s done—all the way from rock bottom.

Low Cost, High Risk: Don't Cut Corners When It Comes to Construction Materials Trade
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Artificially discounted construction equipment and materials from China have
been a proverbial siren song to contractors facing increasing input costs, but there can be dire problems and unseen costs.

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Contractors can thank inflation, materials prices, the skilled-labor shortage and more for their rising insurance premiums, but those premiums can be brought down by taking the right steps.
Read moreABC is only three weeks away from its annual Convention and with it, the annual National Craft Championships.
Read more2025 ABC National Chair David Pugh has made his way from the sandbox in his backyard to the stage in Las Vegas—just like he planned. He now has plans to guide ABC through the new year, the new administration, ABC's 75th anniversary celebration and beyond.
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Capturing Concerns: New Report Reveals Just How Impactful the Skilled-Labor Shortage Really Is
Tuesday February 11, 2025
Spoiler Alert: The skilled-labor shortage is still causing contractors problems, and the data shows.

Tackling Tech: Six Questions Contractors Should Ask When Choosing the Right Contech
Monday February 10, 2025
Ready to future-proof your construction operations? Start by asking these six critical questions to help avoid choosing the wrong construction technology.

Teddy Tops Out: The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Gets Closer to Completion
Friday February 7, 2025
The steel-framed Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota topped out last fall, bringing the entire project one step closer to completion.

Robins & Morton's Rachael Farr
Wednesday February 5, 2025
How a journalism major made her way up the construction career ladder—and why law school is her next rung.
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