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Integrated Workforce Programs for Recruiting and Retaining the Next Generation of Construction Professionals
A playbook for recruiting, upskilling and retaining the construction workforce.
Dry Data: Zero-Water Data Center Design
Microsoft is introducing water-free cooling systems in data centers to enhance sustainability, saving 33 million gallons annually, with wider deployment expected in 2027.
A New Vision for Safety: Construction Safety Week’s Five-Year Plan
“Recognize, Respond and Respect”: This year’s Construction Safety Week theme focuses on the shared responsibility of maintaining top-notch safety standards across every project phase.
The ROI of Ground Protection Mats for Construction Equipment
There’s a mat for that. Construction jobsite mats may seem a small effort, but they provide major benefits.
Connected and Protected: Digital Safety Tools for Construction
The “2025 Construction Industry Safety Challenges Report” examines how safety performance is being influenced by labor pressures, cost challenges and the adoption of emerging technologies.
Thrill of the Skill: ABC Institute Turns 50 as Largest Apprenticeship Provider in Florida
A recent federal labor leader’s visit highlights Florida’s apprenticeship model as a top-notch workforce development solution.
Kwest Group’s Jeff Mustard
After serving as a Navy submarine sonar technician, Jeff Mustard is now pursuing a construction management degree at Bowling Green State University and interning at Kwest Group.
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Family First: ABC’s 2026 National Chair Thomas Murphy
Long before he was “Murph” at Associated Builders and Contractors, Thomas Murphy was the fourth of five siblings growing up in Buffalo, New York. Close to his family then—and now—Murphy hopes to bring that same sense of connection to ABC as its 2026 national chair. As he puts it, “ABC is all about relationships.”
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Construction Futures: January 2026
Construction spending and hiring slow while prices and backlog rise. Is this setting a precedent for the rest of the year?
Family First: ABC’s 2026 National Chair Thomas Murphy
Long before he was “Murph” at Associated Builders and Contractors, Thomas Murphy was the fourth of five siblings growing up in Buffalo, New York. Close to his family then—and now—Murphy hopes to bring that same sense of connection to ABC as its 2026 national chair. As he puts it, “ABC is all about relationships.”
Tariffs Drive Construction Materials Prices Up 2.8% in 2025
Construction materials prices increased 2.8% last year, with natural gas up a whopping 34.8%.
Cyber, Secured: Cybersecurity Beyond the IT Team
The cyber landscape in 2026 is full of twists and turns. Contractors can navigate them successfully by focusing on three key pillars.
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Construction Futures: January 2026
Construction spending and hiring slow while prices and backlog rise. Is this setting a precedent for the rest of the year?
Reducing Rework on Construction Projects Benefits Budget, Schedule and Financial Loss
Build it nice or build it twice. Studies show that rework can cost contractors up to 20% of project costs.
Construction Marketing in 2026: Strategy First, Execution Second
The most important change in construction marketing heading into 2026 is mindset.
Tariffs Push Construction Materials Prices Higher in November
Tariffs seem here to stay, along with the subsequent rising materials prices.
Integrated Workforce Programs for Recruiting and Retaining the Next Generation of Construction Professionals
A playbook for recruiting, upskilling and retaining the construction workforce.
A New Vision for Safety: Construction Safety Week’s Five-Year Plan
“Recognize, Respond and Respect”: This year’s Construction Safety Week theme focuses on the shared responsibility of maintaining top-notch safety standards across every project phase.
Thrill of the Skill: ABC Institute Turns 50 as Largest Apprenticeship Provider in Florida
A recent federal labor leader’s visit highlights Florida’s apprenticeship model as a top-notch workforce development solution.
Kwest Group’s Jeff Mustard
After serving as a Navy submarine sonar technician, Jeff Mustard is now pursuing a construction management degree at Bowling Green State University and interning at Kwest Group.
Dry Data: Zero-Water Data Center Design
Microsoft is introducing water-free cooling systems in data centers to enhance sustainability, saving 33 million gallons annually, with wider deployment expected in 2027.
A New Vision for Safety: Construction Safety Week’s Five-Year Plan
“Recognize, Respond and Respect”: This year’s Construction Safety Week theme focuses on the shared responsibility of maintaining top-notch safety standards across every project phase.
Connected and Protected: Digital Safety Tools for Construction
The “2025 Construction Industry Safety Challenges Report” examines how safety performance is being influenced by labor pressures, cost challenges and the adoption of emerging technologies.
Family First: ABC’s 2026 National Chair Thomas Murphy
Long before he was “Murph” at Associated Builders and Contractors, Thomas Murphy was the fourth of five siblings growing up in Buffalo, New York. Close to his family then—and now—Murphy hopes to bring that same sense of connection to ABC as its 2026 national chair. As he puts it, “ABC is all about relationships.”
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A New Vision for Safety: Construction Safety Week’s Five-Year Plan
“Recognize, Respond and Respect”: This year’s Construction Safety Week theme focuses on the shared responsibility of maintaining top-notch safety standards across every project phase.
Connected and Protected: Digital Safety Tools for Construction
The “2025 Construction Industry Safety Challenges Report” examines how safety performance is being influenced by labor pressures, cost challenges and the adoption of emerging technologies.
Rebuilding in Fire-Damaged Los Angeles One Year Later
One year since the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, families, communities and municipalities are struggling to cut through mudslides and red tape in order to rebuild.
Mind the Gap: Ensuring Proper Edge Fall Protection
Falls are a leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry, but they can be prevented with the right protection.
High-Risk Construction Projects Demand Specialized Insurance
Today’s construction projects are riskier than ever and often not covered by traditional insurance.
Why Self-Insurance Might Be Worth It in a Changing Construction Market
Builders risk. Workers comp. Insurance abounds in the construction industry. But what about keeping it in-house?
Four Ways Builders Risk Coverage Is Reshaping Construction Risk Management
Construction risks are evolving as threats to jobsites evolve. Thankfully, builders risk insurance is evolving as well.
Executive Insights 2025: Leaders in Surety Bonding
With all the uncertainty surrounding the construction economy, one thing is for sure: Surety Bonding. These experts share their insights from 2025.
Tariffs Drive Construction Materials Prices Up 2.8% in 2025
Construction materials prices increased 2.8% last year, with natural gas up a whopping 34.8%.
House Passes ABC-Supported Permitting Reform Legislation
ABC supported two permitting reform bills, which just passed a vote in the U.S. House.
Court Decision Removes PLA Mandate From Federal Construction Project
A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims favored a challenge to a Biden-era PLA policy.
Congress Returns to Washington as Lawmakers Struggle to Find a Path Forward
After 43 days of a government shutdown—the longest in U.S. history—Congress has finally returned to Washington, D.C., just in time for the holidays.
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Dry Data: Zero-Water Data Center Design
Microsoft is introducing water-free cooling systems in data centers to enhance sustainability, saving 33 million gallons annually, with wider deployment expected in 2027.
Connected and Protected: Digital Safety Tools for Construction
The “2025 Construction Industry Safety Challenges Report” examines how safety performance is being influenced by labor pressures, cost challenges and the adoption of emerging technologies.
Cyber, Secured: Cybersecurity Beyond the IT Team
The cyber landscape in 2026 is full of twists and turns. Contractors can navigate them successfully by focusing on three key pillars.
Finding the Right Data Faster for Smarter Construction
With megaprojects becoming more complex, data analytics has to be more precise.
The ROI of Ground Protection Mats for Construction Equipment
There’s a mat for that. Construction jobsite mats may seem a small effort, but they provide major benefits.
A Constant Construction Companion: The Importance of Corrosion Inhibitors for Concrete Structures
Concrete corrosion can sneak up on you, especially during project delays and/or rework.
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.
Building Supply Distributors: Taking Control of Jobsite Delivery in Uncertain Times
The cost of materials is up. Along with that increase comes increased complications with delivering those materials to the jobsite.
Commercial Construction Faces Challenges in 2026, But Some Cities May Be Safe
Commercial construction faced challenges in 2025. Certain markets are already yielding insight into 2026 trends.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Remained Stagnant in October
On a monthly basis, nonresidential spending was up in 9 of 16 categories, but still lacks momentum overall.
Construction Backlog Indicator Inches Higher in December, Fueled by Data Center Momentum
Two weeks into the new year and data centers are still bolstering backlogs.
MLK Way: Reshoring Philadelphia’s Famous Bridge
The 700-foot Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Bridge in Philadelphia gets a $20.1-million reno.
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