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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.
Closing Construction’s Widening Workforce Experience Gap With AI
Software that can close the knowledge gap adequately prepares new estimators with the skills needed to do the job on their own if the software fails.
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.
Leveraging Real-Time Wearable Tech to Reduce Heat Stress on Construction Sites
The integration of wearable technology on construction sites promises numerous benefits, including improved worker safety, reduced incident rates, fewer project delays and a stronger safety culture.
Did You Know: Unique Legal Considerations for Animal Care Facilities
Animal care facilities are among the most complex and specialized segments of the construction industry, and that can lead to legal complications.
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.
The Use of AI in Construction Contracts: Do the Pros Outweigh the Cons?
The benefits of using artificial intelligence in the development and review of construction contracts far outweigh the risks—as long as you’re aware of them.
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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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Construction Futures: July 2026 Economic Roundup
Construction momentum hits a plateau mid-year, with contractor confidence holding stable despite ups and downs in employment and spending—respectively.
Wonder of the World Part II: National Geographic’s Museum of Exploration Opens in Downtown D.C.
A sneak peak of the museum welcomed press for personal chats with National Geographic explorers—including the founder of the Nat Geo Photo Ark, the discoverer of the RMS Titanic and others.
Winning With the One Big Beautiful Bill: How Contractors Can Build a Plan for Success
Reassess where your construction company stands one year after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was passed.
Turning a Construction Career Into a Technology Career
Sarah Lawrence and Danielle Lucas have broken into and are leading two male-dominated sectors: construction and technology.
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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.
Construction Futures: July 2026 Economic Roundup
Construction momentum hits a plateau mid-year, with contractor confidence holding stable despite ups and downs in employment and spending—respectively.
Financial Planning Frameworks for Construction Companies
Construction companies need financial planning frameworks that reflect the realities of project-based work.
How Deferred Elevator Modernization Quietly Erodes Your Building’s Bottom Line
When an elevator service in your commercial building stops, almost all operations stop.
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.
Closing Construction’s Widening Workforce Experience Gap With AI
Software that can close the knowledge gap adequately prepares new estimators with the skills needed to do the job on their own if the software fails.
Turning a Construction Career Into a Technology Career
Sarah Lawrence and Danielle Lucas have broken into and are leading two male-dominated sectors: construction and technology.
From Tradesperson to Project Manager: The Day the Promotion Stops Feeling Like a Win
What happens inside a new manager’s head and why a smart owner plans for it before it starts.
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.
Wonder of the World Part II: National Geographic’s Museum of Exploration Opens in Downtown D.C.
A sneak peak of the museum welcomed press for personal chats with National Geographic explorers—including the founder of the Nat Geo Photo Ark, the discoverer of the RMS Titanic and others.
Turning a Construction Career Into a Technology Career
Sarah Lawrence and Danielle Lucas have broken into and are leading two male-dominated sectors: construction and technology.
From Tradesperson to Project Manager: The Day the Promotion Stops Feeling Like a Win
What happens inside a new manager’s head and why a smart owner plans for it before it starts.
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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.
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.
Did You Know: Unique Legal Considerations for Animal Care Facilities
Animal care facilities are among the most complex and specialized segments of the construction industry, and that can lead to legal complications.
The Use of AI in Construction Contracts: Do the Pros Outweigh the Cons?
The benefits of using artificial intelligence in the development and review of construction contracts far outweigh the risks—as long as you’re aware of them.
Winning With the One Big Beautiful Bill: How Contractors Can Build a Plan for Success
Reassess where your construction company stands one year after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was passed.
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Closing Construction’s Widening Workforce Experience Gap With AI
Software that can close the knowledge gap adequately prepares new estimators with the skills needed to do the job on their own if the software fails.
Leveraging Real-Time Wearable Tech to Reduce Heat Stress on Construction Sites
The integration of wearable technology on construction sites promises numerous benefits, including improved worker safety, reduced incident rates, fewer project delays and a stronger safety culture.
The Use of AI in Construction Contracts: Do the Pros Outweigh the Cons?
The benefits of using artificial intelligence in the development and review of construction contracts far outweigh the risks—as long as you’re aware of them.
Turning a Construction Career Into a Technology Career
Sarah Lawrence and Danielle Lucas have broken into and are leading two male-dominated sectors: construction and technology.
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.
Data Center Demand Drives Construction
Contractors are increasingly pursuing work tied to power generation, utilities and site preparation as tech companies race to expand AI capacity nationwide.
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.
Wonder of the World Part II: National Geographic’s Museum of Exploration Opens in Downtown D.C.
A sneak peak of the museum welcomed press for personal chats with National Geographic explorers—including the founder of the Nat Geo Photo Ark, the discoverer of the RMS Titanic and others.
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.
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