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How Joint Ventures Are Redefining Delivery of America’s Biggest Construction Projects
The demands placed on a single general contractor to deliver monumental projects have led companies to adopt a collaboration-based delivery model.
Supply Chain Is a Legal Exposure—Not Just a Force Majeure Problem
Most programs are tested against the supply chain as it existed at contract award—not against the mid-project substitution scenarios where exposure actually arises.
Maintaining Humanity Amidst the Rise of AI
Putting people in charge of AI goes beyond a tech-savvy new hire. A top-down approach, starting in the C-suite, often provides the best adoption oversight and ensures consistent company culture.
New Report: 36% of Contractor Members Utilize Drones on Jobsites
ABC released a new report revealing the amount of contractors in the industry that use drones on their jobsites.
Construction Materials Prices Flat in July, Up 7.4% From a Year Ago
Overall construction input prices are 7.4% higher than one year ago.
Construction Backlog Indicator Plummets in July
The South remains the only region with larger backlog than one year ago.
ABC Celebrates First Meta America’s Workforce Academy (Fiber Tech) Graduation
In just four weeks, over 55 graduates from Indiana and Ohio earned an industry-recognized credential as fiber technicians.
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Excellence in Action: ABC’s 2026 Construction Workforce Awards
The 2026 recipients of ABC’s Construction Workforce Awards.
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Out of Office: When Internal Workforce Relocation Is Appropriate for Construction Projects
Instead of hiring new talent from an ever-shrinking labor pool, find a new place for the talent your company already has.
ABC Applauds Confirmation of Macy and Prouty to NLRB
On Friday, August 7, the U.S. Senate confirmed James Macy and David Prouty to the National Labor Relations Board.
Building on Water: How Central Builders Leveraged Connected Construction to Conquer a Complex Jobsite
Data siloing can cause more than project lag time on complex projects—information blindness and miscommunication can be dire.
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How Joint Ventures Are Redefining Delivery of America’s Biggest Construction Projects
The demands placed on a single general contractor to deliver monumental projects have led companies to adopt a collaboration-based delivery model.
Construction Materials Prices Flat in July, Up 7.4% From a Year Ago
Overall construction input prices are 7.4% higher than one year ago.
Construction Backlog Indicator Plummets in July
The South remains the only region with larger backlog than one year ago.
ABC Celebrates First Meta America’s Workforce Academy (Fiber Tech) Graduation
In just four weeks, over 55 graduates from Indiana and Ohio earned an industry-recognized credential as fiber technicians.
ABC Celebrates First Meta America’s Workforce Academy (Fiber Tech) Graduation
In just four weeks, over 55 graduates from Indiana and Ohio earned an industry-recognized credential as fiber technicians.
Nonresidential Construction Maintains Hiring Momentum in July
Nonresidential construction employment continued to expand at a healthy pace in July.
Construction Job Openings Increase By 14,000 in June, Up 36% Year Over Year
ABC’s Construction Confidence Indicator shows that the average contractor expects rising revenues and employment over the next six months
Out of Office: When Internal Workforce Relocation Is Appropriate for Construction Projects
Instead of hiring new talent from an ever-shrinking labor pool, find a new place for the talent your company already has.
Maintaining Humanity Amidst the Rise of AI
Putting people in charge of AI goes beyond a tech-savvy new hire. A top-down approach, starting in the C-suite, often provides the best adoption oversight and ensures consistent company culture.
ABC Celebrates First Meta America’s Workforce Academy (Fiber Tech) Graduation
In just four weeks, over 55 graduates from Indiana and Ohio earned an industry-recognized credential as fiber technicians.
Out of Office: When Internal Workforce Relocation Is Appropriate for Construction Projects
Instead of hiring new talent from an ever-shrinking labor pool, find a new place for the talent your company already has.
New Names and Faces: July 2026
A new office location, a safety award, leadership team expansions and more color the month of July for ABC member company professionals.
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Advancing Jobsite Safety Through Systems-Driven Leadership
The most effective safety programs today are not reactive or isolated—they are structured systems built around real jobsite conditions and reinforced through leadership commitment.
How Construction Leaders Can Train Supervisors to Support Sustained Recovery of Injured Workers
When a worker is injured, the path to recovery depends on more than just medical treatment. Here’s how construction companies can train leaders to support employees through every stage of the recovery process.
Fall Protection Equipment Updates and How They Might Affect Your Construction Company
Fall protection standards are always evolving. Here are the latest updates from OSHA and ANSI.
Building the Research and Healthcare Facilities of Tomorrow Without Impacting the Progress of Today
Healthcare and laboratory construction requires a much more delicate touch, especially when construction must not disrupt critical patient and research operations.
From Cleanup to Compliance: How Contractors Manage Jobsite Waste Regulations
Construction waste management is one of the smallest, simplest cogs in the jobsite safety machine—which is often why it gets overlooked.
Building the Research and Healthcare Facilities of Tomorrow Without Impacting the Progress of Today
Healthcare and laboratory construction requires a much more delicate touch, especially when construction must not disrupt critical patient and research operations.
Risk Management for Data Center Construction and Operation
The U.S. currently leads the world in data center development—which introduces a unique set of insurance challenges.
Arbitration in Construction Disputes: Process and Best Practices
Construction arbitration may begin after negotiations fail, but the outcome is often shaped much earlier by the contract language, project records and claim decisions made during the job.
Supply Chain Is a Legal Exposure—Not Just a Force Majeure Problem
Most programs are tested against the supply chain as it existed at contract award—not against the mid-project substitution scenarios where exposure actually arises.
ABC Applauds Confirmation of Macy and Prouty to NLRB
On Friday, August 7, the U.S. Senate confirmed James Macy and David Prouty to the National Labor Relations Board.
Construction Attorneys: Contract Negotiation Strategy
For contractors, some of the most consequential project risks are established long before work begins, during contract negotiations.
ABC Urges U.S. Senate to Confirm Sonderling as Labor Secretary
The U.S. HELP Committee advanced the nomination of Keith Sonderling for Labor Secretary.
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Maintaining Humanity Amidst the Rise of AI
Putting people in charge of AI goes beyond a tech-savvy new hire. A top-down approach, starting in the C-suite, often provides the best adoption oversight and ensures consistent company culture.
New Report: 36% of Contractor Members Utilize Drones on Jobsites
ABC released a new report revealing the amount of contractors in the industry that use drones on their jobsites.
June Nonresidential Construction Spending Up on Strength of Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3—National nonresidential construction spending rose 0.1% in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending...
Building on Water: How Central Builders Leveraged Connected Construction to Conquer a Complex Jobsite
Data siloing can cause more than project lag time on complex projects—information blindness and miscommunication can be dire.
Construction Materials Prices Flat in July, Up 7.4% From a Year Ago
Overall construction input prices are 7.4% higher than one year ago.
How Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings Can Help Contractors Shorten Project Timelines
PEMBs use a systems approach that standardizes many elements that typically slow projects the most.
How Deferred Elevator Modernization Quietly Erodes Your Building’s Bottom Line
When an elevator service in your commercial building stops, almost all operations stop.
Understanding Total Cost of Ownership in Construction Fleets
Understanding TCO gives construction fleets the clarity they need to make informed decisions about budgeting and more.
Construction Materials Prices Flat in July, Up 7.4% From a Year Ago
Overall construction input prices are 7.4% higher than one year ago.
Nonresidential Construction Maintains Hiring Momentum in July
Nonresidential construction employment continued to expand at a healthy pace in July.
June Nonresidential Construction Spending Up on Strength of Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3—National nonresidential construction spending rose 0.1% in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending...
What Contractors Need to Know Before Bidding on an Animal Care Project
There is a lot of nuance that goes into not only building an animal care facility but bidding on one.
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