New Names and Faces: April 2025
Friday, April 25, 2025
Construction Executive's monthly roundup of appointments and promotions amongst ABC member companies.
Closeout: Diamonds Are a Contractor's Best Friend
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
The largest unit of the Diamond Green Diesel 3 Expansion project comes to life in Port Arthur, Texas.
Monthly Construction Economic Survey Shows Tariff Impacts Emerge
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Two weeks after the initial wave of 'Liberation Day' tariffs, and one week after the 90-day pause on almost all of those tariffs, where does the construction economy outlook stand?
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Under budget, over budget, change orders and labor shortages. Construction projects are not lacking in surprises. Here's how to be prepared for them.
Read moreElectricity is an unavoidable presence on every construction site—but electrocution doesn’t have to be. Here’s how to keep crews safe.
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What's the Buzz: DEWALT's 2025 Power Pulse Survey
Monday March 31, 2025
How is the electrification of your fleet coming? By DEWALT's estimate, it should be pretty good.
Operational Security: Combatting Rising Construction Crime With AI
Friday March 28, 2025
Physical construction crime threats can sometimes be best combatted with virtual deterrents.
GLB Concrete Construction's Mary Glover
Thursday March 27, 2025
From working for the largest credit-card manufacturer in the world to a small concrete construction business, Mary Glover details her career journey.
What to Do With That AI-Extracted Data
Wednesday March 26, 2025
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries, and construction is no exception.
Recent and Upcoming Events
Wednesday, Jun. 4, 2025
Advanced Construction Accounting: Strategies for Financial Success
Unlock the secrets to financial success in construction with our exclusive webinar on advanced construction accounting strategies. Whether you're looking to optimize job costing and work in progress, master cash-flow management or ensure compliance, this session will provide you with tools and techniques to stay ahead of the curve.
Tuesday, May. 20, 2025
Managing Construction Payroll Complexities
Construction payroll is complex—rules vary by job and compliance can vary by zip code. Join this webinar to hear how to avoid common payroll pitfalls and best practices.
Wednesday, May. 14, 2025
Unlock Growth Potential by Transforming Your AP Processes
Outdated AP processes in construction drain cash flow, delay payments and hinder growth. It's time to streamline. Join this webinar to hear expert insights and practical strategies tailored to construction AP challenges, and how construction leaders are leveraging AP automation to scale their businesses faster.
Wednesday, Apr. 2, 2025
Construction Executive's 2025 Q1 Construction Economic Update and Forecast
Join ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu on April 2 at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) for the 2025 Q1 Construction Economic Forecast.
Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025
Challenges and Best Practices for Specialty Contractors—Insights From Industry Leaders
ABC Tech Alliance brings together a panel of consultants to discuss the problems subcontractors face and discuss solutions to enable growth and improving operational efficiency, including managing labor costs and inventory, increasing financial visibility and building a culture of fiscal responsibility.
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