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Construction Materials Prices Jump Again in August
“Construction input prices surged again in August, and the increases were widespread across materials,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
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Modern cranes feature sophisticated sensors, digital controls and integrated safety computers that require specialized knowledge to operate effectively.
First-Ever National Field Data Study on Multiskilled Construction Shows Wins for Workers, Taxpayers, Industry
Last week, ABC celebrated the Simplar Foundation’s release of the largest national dataset on multiskilled labor.
Why Revenue Recognition Discipline Drives Cash Flow, Credibility and Growth in Construction
In construction, revenue recognition is more than an accounting requirement. It shapes how leadership evaluates job performance, manages cash flow and makes strategic decisions about growth.
Nonresidential Specialty Contractors Power Construction’s Employment Growth
Nonresidential construction employment grew by 10,400 positions in August.
Preparing Contractors for Navigating Community Pushback on Data Center construction
Owners and project partners should expect tough questions from community members on data center projects.
Smarter Asset Management in Construction Is the Antidote to Lingering Tariff Pressures
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Living in a Material World: The Evolution of Building Methods and Materials Over Time
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How to Build Decision-Making Capacity at Every Level in Your Construction Company
Every organization is shaped by the conversations happening inside its employees’ heads.
The Case for More Data Center Construction
For many communities, data centers represent a significant opportunity for economic growth.
Fight for Your Right: Effects of FAR Final Rule on Construction
Competition on federal construction projects continues to get tighter due to a recent Federal Acquisition Regulation final rule.
Cautious Optimism, Persistent Challenges: AEC Firms Feeling Positive Despite Challenges
AEC firms cautiously optimistic in 2026, according to Grassi.
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Construction Materials Prices Jump Again in August
“Construction input prices surged again in August, and the increases were widespread across materials,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
First-Ever National Field Data Study on Multiskilled Construction Shows Wins for Workers, Taxpayers, Industry
Last week, ABC celebrated the Simplar Foundation’s release of the largest national dataset on multiskilled labor.
Why Revenue Recognition Discipline Drives Cash Flow, Credibility and Growth in Construction
In construction, revenue recognition is more than an accounting requirement. It shapes how leadership evaluates job performance, manages cash flow and makes strategic decisions about growth.
Nonresidential Specialty Contractors Power Construction’s Employment Growth
Nonresidential construction employment grew by 10,400 positions in August.
Why Ongoing Crane Training Is Essential for Technology Advancements Onsite
Modern cranes feature sophisticated sensors, digital controls and integrated safety computers that require specialized knowledge to operate effectively.
First-Ever National Field Data Study on Multiskilled Construction Shows Wins for Workers, Taxpayers, Industry
Last week, ABC celebrated the Simplar Foundation’s release of the largest national dataset on multiskilled labor.
Nonresidential Specialty Contractors Power Construction’s Employment Growth
Nonresidential construction employment grew by 10,400 positions in August.
How to Build Decision-Making Capacity at Every Level in Your Construction Company
Every organization is shaped by the conversations happening inside its employees’ heads.
Nonresidential Specialty Contractors Power Construction’s Employment Growth
Nonresidential construction employment grew by 10,400 positions in August.
How to Build Decision-Making Capacity at Every Level in Your Construction Company
Every organization is shaped by the conversations happening inside its employees’ heads.
The Case for More Data Center Construction
For many communities, data centers represent a significant opportunity for economic growth.
Gibbs Construction’s Lauren Gibbs
Lauren Gibbs took over ownership of her family’s company from her father in 2019. To her, that move felt natural.
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Why Ongoing Crane Training Is Essential for Technology Advancements Onsite
Modern cranes feature sophisticated sensors, digital controls and integrated safety computers that require specialized knowledge to operate effectively.
Safety Gets Smarter: Predictive Construction Safety Programs Gain Momentum
Oracle Construction and Engineering’s Josh Kanner discusses why jobsite fatalities remain stubbornly high, how predictive AI is changing safety culture and why the industry’s biggest opportunity isn’t replacing people—it’s helping them make better decisions.
Why Construction Firms Need Better Inspection History, Not Just More Project Data
Construction firms already collect valuable operational information. The opportunity is to make that information easier to use over time.
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.
Why Revenue Recognition Discipline Drives Cash Flow, Credibility and Growth in Construction
In construction, revenue recognition is more than an accounting requirement. It shapes how leadership evaluates job performance, manages cash flow and makes strategic decisions about growth.
Risk Reset: Concerns Top of Mind for Top Construction Law Firms
Construction’s biggest legal challenges have changed. Here’s what top attorneys from some of CE’s Top 50 Construction Law Firms say contractors should prepare for next, from cost volatility to AI innovation and beyond.
Why Construction Firms Need Better Inspection History, Not Just More Project Data
Construction firms already collect valuable operational information. The opportunity is to make that information easier to use over time.
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.
Smarter Asset Management in Construction Is the Antidote to Lingering Tariff Pressures
Tariffs aren’t what they once were, but they are still impacting construction’s daily operations.
Fight for Your Right: Effects of FAR Final Rule on Construction
Competition on federal construction projects continues to get tighter due to a recent Federal Acquisition Regulation final rule.
Why Electronic Leak Detection Is Becoming a Must-Have in Commercial Construction
Water intrusion drives most construction disputes.
Executive Insights 2026: Leaders in Construction Law
From payment disputes to contract negotiations to legal and regulatory trends, top construction law experts answer industry questions.
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Why Ongoing Crane Training Is Essential for Technology Advancements Onsite
Modern cranes feature sophisticated sensors, digital controls and integrated safety computers that require specialized knowledge to operate effectively.
Preparing Contractors for Navigating Community Pushback on Data Center construction
Owners and project partners should expect tough questions from community members on data center projects.
The Case for More Data Center Construction
For many communities, data centers represent a significant opportunity for economic growth.
Cautious Optimism, Persistent Challenges: AEC Firms Feeling Positive Despite Challenges
AEC firms cautiously optimistic in 2026, according to Grassi.
Construction Materials Prices Jump Again in August
“Construction input prices surged again in August, and the increases were widespread across materials,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
Why Ongoing Crane Training Is Essential for Technology Advancements Onsite
Modern cranes feature sophisticated sensors, digital controls and integrated safety computers that require specialized knowledge to operate effectively.
Why Electronic Leak Detection Is Becoming a Must-Have in Commercial Construction
Water intrusion drives most construction disputes.
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?
The Case for More Data Center Construction
For many communities, data centers represent a significant opportunity for economic growth.
Skanska Restores Nashville Landmark
Skanska has completed the renovation of Nashville’s historic 145,000-square-foot War Memorial Building.
Betting Big: New Baton Rouge Casino
A winning location on the Baton Rouge riverfront presented W.E. O’Neil with a unique historical renovation challenge in their delivery of Bally’s Baton Rouge Casino and Hotel.
Taste the Music: Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Alabama
The new state-of-the-art Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.
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