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Data Center Construction Spending Growing at 149% Annualized Pace Since March
“Frankly, it’s becoming difficult to contextualize the size and speed of this boom,” says Anirban Basu. “Data center construction spending leapt another 7.5% in August.”
ABC Applauds Senate for Confirming Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor
Keith Sonderling was confirmed as the Secretary of Labor.
Turning Hype Into ROI: Practical AI Applications for Midsized Contractors
The AI adoption market is set to near $40 billion in the next eight years; and North America already accounts for close to half of that sum.
New Research Reveals Multiskilled Crews Can Reduce Construction Completion Time by 30%
New research by the Simplar Foundation continues to showcase the benefits of multiskilling for construction workers.
Connected Rental Technology Is Reshaping Construction Operations
Connected equipment, smart solutions and open platforms are giving contractors new ways to improve fleet planning, jobsite safety and project efficiency.
Construction Layoffs Fall to All-Time Low in August
Layoffs are on pause, which may signal a net increase to come for overall construction staffing levels.
From Claim to Courtroom: How Documentation Shapes Construction Disputes
Scheduling an inspection of the property should be one of your first tasks once a claim or potential claim is identified.
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Living in a Material World: The Evolution of Building Methods and Materials Over Time
How did building methods and materials evolve from using stone, mortar, wet sand and wooden levers to build the pyramids to autonomous vehicles, remote jobsite monitoring, self-sensing concrete and more?
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Concrete Is Complex: What Contractors Need to Know When Building Animal Care Facilities
Animal care facilities differ significantly from many commercial projects. The floor's purpose extends well beyond supporting loads.
New Names and Faces: September 2026
Two new Skanska hires, and ABC National office addition, a new engineering practice, and ESOP announcement and more among ABC member companies in September.
Mediation in Construction Disputes: A Practical Guide
A disputed change order or delay claim can put far more than payment at stake, threatening project schedules, working relationships and the time executives need to run their businesses.
Smart Buildings Are Still Analog in the Face of Major Emergencies
In a large multifamily, commercial or mixed-use development, thousands of people may need to make decisions at the same time without having the same information.
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Data Center Construction Spending Growing at 149% Annualized Pace Since March
“Frankly, it’s becoming difficult to contextualize the size and speed of this boom,” says Anirban Basu. “Data center construction spending leapt another 7.5% in August.”
Turning Hype Into ROI: Practical AI Applications for Midsized Contractors
The AI adoption market is set to near $40 billion in the next eight years; and North America already accounts for close to half of that sum.
New Research Reveals Multiskilled Crews Can Reduce Construction Completion Time by 30%
New research by the Simplar Foundation continues to showcase the benefits of multiskilling for construction workers.
Concrete Is Complex: What Contractors Need to Know When Building Animal Care Facilities
Animal care facilities differ significantly from many commercial projects. The floor’s purpose extends well beyond supporting loads.
New Research Reveals Multiskilled Crews Can Reduce Construction Completion Time by 30%
New research by the Simplar Foundation continues to showcase the benefits of multiskilling for construction workers.
Construction Layoffs Fall to All-Time Low in August
Layoffs are on pause, which may signal a net increase to come for overall construction staffing levels.
New Names and Faces: September 2026
Two new Skanska hires, and ABC National office addition, a new engineering practice, and ESOP announcement and more among ABC member companies in September.
The Construction Talent Problem Starts Before the Job Posting
The best onboarding teaches people how the business thinks.
New Research Reveals Multiskilled Crews Can Reduce Construction Completion Time by 30%
New research by the Simplar Foundation continues to showcase the benefits of multiskilling for construction workers.
New Names and Faces: September 2026
Two new Skanska hires, and ABC National office addition, a new engineering practice, and ESOP announcement and more among ABC member companies in September.
The Construction Talent Problem Starts Before the Job Posting
The best onboarding teaches people how the business thinks.
Mental Health Is a Leadership Imperative in Construction
In 2023, more construction professionals died by suicide than from workplace accidents. Industry leaders explain why mental health must become as central to safety culture as hard hats and PPE.
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New Research Reveals Multiskilled Crews Can Reduce Construction Completion Time by 30%
New research by the Simplar Foundation continues to showcase the benefits of multiskilling for construction workers.
Connected Rental Technology Is Reshaping Construction Operations
Connected equipment, smart solutions and open platforms are giving contractors new ways to improve fleet planning, jobsite safety and project efficiency.
Smart Buildings Are Still Analog in the Face of Major Emergencies
In a large multifamily, commercial or mixed-use development, thousands of people may need to make decisions at the same time without having the same information.
Beyond the Forecast: Managing Extreme Weather Risks on Construction Sites
Recognizing the early signs of heat or cold stress is critical to preventing small problems from becoming serious incidents.
From Claim to Courtroom: How Documentation Shapes Construction Disputes
Scheduling an inspection of the property should be one of your first tasks once a claim or potential claim is identified.
Smart Buildings Are Still Analog in the Face of Major Emergencies
In a large multifamily, commercial or mixed-use development, thousands of people may need to make decisions at the same time without having the same information.
Beyond the Forecast: Managing Extreme Weather Risks on Construction Sites
Recognizing the early signs of heat or cold stress is critical to preventing small problems from becoming serious incidents.
Key Person Provisions in Construction Contracts: Because People, Not Companies, Build Projects
A key person provision is a widely underused tool in the world of construction contracts.
ABC Applauds Senate for Confirming Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor
Keith Sonderling was confirmed as the Secretary of Labor.
From Claim to Courtroom: How Documentation Shapes Construction Disputes
Scheduling an inspection of the property should be one of your first tasks once a claim or potential claim is identified.
Mediation in Construction Disputes: A Practical Guide
A disputed change order or delay claim can put far more than payment at stake, threatening project schedules, working relationships and the time executives need to run their businesses.
Key Person Provisions in Construction Contracts: Because People, Not Companies, Build Projects
A key person provision is a widely underused tool in the world of construction contracts.
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Data Center Construction Spending Growing at 149% Annualized Pace Since March
“Frankly, it’s becoming difficult to contextualize the size and speed of this boom,” says Anirban Basu. “Data center construction spending leapt another 7.5% in August.”
Turning Hype Into ROI: Practical AI Applications for Midsized Contractors
The AI adoption market is set to near $40 billion in the next eight years; and North America already accounts for close to half of that sum.
Connected Rental Technology Is Reshaping Construction Operations
Connected equipment, smart solutions and open platforms are giving contractors new ways to improve fleet planning, jobsite safety and project efficiency.
Smart Buildings Are Still Analog in the Face of Major Emergencies
In a large multifamily, commercial or mixed-use development, thousands of people may need to make decisions at the same time without having the same information.
Connected Rental Technology Is Reshaping Construction Operations
Connected equipment, smart solutions and open platforms are giving contractors new ways to improve fleet planning, jobsite safety and project efficiency.
Smart Radios for Every Construction Worker on a Jobsite Advances Communication Practices and Productivity
Contractors who move to a universal communication device strategy have described the impact the same way: they finally see a version of their projects they never had access to before.
What Testing Delays Actually Cost a Project and How to Avoid Them
Just because you may be done with school doesn’t mean test results don’t matter, and they may make or break a project timeline.
Jobsite Security: The Core Equipment Needed to Secure Isolated Projects
By combining surveillance cameras, effective communication devices, a physical onsite security presence and proper fencing, you can effectively keep your project secure.
Concrete Is Complex: What Contractors Need to Know When Building Animal Care Facilities
Animal care facilities differ significantly from many commercial projects. The floor’s purpose extends well beyond supporting loads.
Smart Buildings Are Still Analog in the Face of Major Emergencies
In a large multifamily, commercial or mixed-use development, thousands of people may need to make decisions at the same time without having the same information.
Building for What’s Next: How Flexible Design Is Reshaping Small-Bay Construction
Neighborhood flex-bay buildings can incorporate a functional level of office or showroom space, conditioned warehouse areas and core building systems from the outset.
What Testing Delays Actually Cost a Project and How to Avoid Them
Just because you may be done with school doesn’t mean test results don’t matter, and they may make or break a project timeline.
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