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House Passes ABC-Supported Permitting Reform Legislation
ABC supported two permitting reform bills, which just passed a vote in the U.S. House.
Court Decision Removes PLA Mandate From Federal Construction Project
A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims favored a challenge to a Biden-era PLA policy.
Construction Backlog Indicator Falls Sharply in November, Confidence in Profit Margins Dips
Construction backlog is down for December, but contractor confidence is high. Are projects dwindling or is productivity ramping up?
Nonresidential Construction Adds 28,800 Jobs in November
With recent construction jobs numbers looking grim, this gentle uptick may forecast a better 2026 for the workforce.
What Buyers Really See in Your Financial Statements—And How to Make Them Count
Before you sell, merge or acquire, you better get your story—and your finances—straight.
Hiring Is a Safety Practice: Building a Culture That Starts With Your People
When your construction safety culture isn’t working, screen and screen again.
New Names and Faces: December 2025
Some of ABC’s contractors, architects, engineers and more make major moves late in the year.
Feature Stories
Earth Benders: R.J. Zavoral and Sons Inc. on Their History of Moving the Midwest
Minnesota-based contractor R.J. Zavoral and Sons isn’t just breaking ground—they’re moving it. And they’ve been doing so for nearly 75 years.
Construction News
Moving the Needle: Advanced Analytics in Construction
Making business decisions with your gut can only get you so far. While experience can help you make quick choices, your intuition can’t replace cold, hard facts.
Willmar Electric Service’s David Chapin
Nearly a decade since his tenure as ABC National Chair, what is David Chapin doing?
Congress Returns to Washington as Lawmakers Struggle to Find a Path Forward
After 43 days of a government shutdown—the longest in U.S. history—Congress has finally returned to Washington, D.C., just in time for the holidays.
Connective Tissue: Keep Teams Connected With Modern ERPs
Outdated ERPs are holding construction back. Here’s how modernization builds resilience by keeping teams connected across the organization.
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Construction Backlog Indicator Falls Sharply in November, Confidence in Profit Margins Dips
Construction backlog is down for December, but contractor confidence is high. Are projects dwindling or is productivity ramping up?
What Buyers Really See in Your Financial Statements—And How to Make Them Count
Before you sell, merge or acquire, you better get your story—and your finances—straight.
Moving the Needle: Advanced Analytics in Construction
Making business decisions with your gut can only get you so far. While experience can help you make quick choices, your intuition can’t replace cold, hard facts.
Willmar Electric Service’s David Chapin
Nearly a decade since his tenure as ABC National Chair, what is David Chapin doing?
Nonresidential Construction Adds 28,800 Jobs in November
With recent construction jobs numbers looking grim, this gentle uptick may forecast a better 2026 for the workforce.
Earth Benders: R.J. Zavoral and Sons Inc. on Their History of Moving the Midwest
Minnesota-based contractor R.J. Zavoral and Sons isn’t just breaking ground—they’re moving it. And they’ve been doing so for nearly 75 years.
Building the Next Generation: Six Strategies for Managing a Younger Construction Workforce
It seems the construction industry is aging backwards. Make sure your company is poised for success as demographics shift.
Fair Trade: Skilled Trades Jobs Are Filling in Where Traditional Career Paths Are Lacking
College degrees were once the gold standard for career success, but the tides are turning. More Americans are choosing the trades—and that’s a good thing.
New Names and Faces: December 2025
Some of ABC’s contractors, architects, engineers and more make major moves late in the year.
Willmar Electric Service’s David Chapin
Nearly a decade since his tenure as ABC National Chair, what is David Chapin doing?
A Beacon of Hope: Joseph Groh Foundation’s Newest Grant Recipient
The Joseph Groh Foundation announced its most recent grant recipient: Stanley Bray.
Earth Benders: R.J. Zavoral and Sons Inc. on Their History of Moving the Midwest
Minnesota-based contractor R.J. Zavoral and Sons isn’t just breaking ground—they’re moving it. And they’ve been doing so for nearly 75 years.
Legal
Hiring Is a Safety Practice: Building a Culture That Starts With Your People
When your construction safety culture isn’t working, screen and screen again.
Recognize and Respond: Narcan Training to Combat Opioid Overdose in Construction
Skanska hosted Be Well Texas for a workshop on how to recognize the symptoms of opioid overdose and administer life-saving Narcan.
Is a Zero-Injury Culture in Construction a Pipe Dream?
Building professionals aim for a zero-injury culture as project complexity and workforce demands increase. Is this goal attainable?
Fire Protection You Can Trust Starts With the Right Testing
Fire protection systems are only as good as their testing reveals. Make sure your buildings and jobsites are equipped appropriately.
High-Risk Construction Projects Demand Specialized Insurance
Today’s construction projects are riskier than ever and often not covered by traditional insurance.
Why Self-Insurance Might Be Worth It in a Changing Construction Market
Builders risk. Workers comp. Insurance abounds in the construction industry. But what about keeping it in-house?
Four Ways Builders Risk Coverage Is Reshaping Construction Risk Management
Construction risks are evolving as threats to jobsites evolve. Thankfully, builders risk insurance is evolving as well.
Executive Insights 2025: Leaders in Surety Bonding
With all the uncertainty surrounding the construction economy, one thing is for sure: Surety Bonding. These experts share their insights from 2025.
House Passes ABC-Supported Permitting Reform Legislation
ABC supported two permitting reform bills, which just passed a vote in the U.S. House.
Court Decision Removes PLA Mandate From Federal Construction Project
A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims favored a challenge to a Biden-era PLA policy.
Congress Returns to Washington as Lawmakers Struggle to Find a Path Forward
After 43 days of a government shutdown—the longest in U.S. history—Congress has finally returned to Washington, D.C., just in time for the holidays.
ABC Welcomes Trump Administration’s Proposal to Clarify ‘Waters of the United States’
The Trump admin proposed a rule to clarify the Clean Water’s Act definition of WOTUS.
Tools
Moving the Needle: Advanced Analytics in Construction
Making business decisions with your gut can only get you so far. While experience can help you make quick choices, your intuition can’t replace cold, hard facts.
Connective Tissue: Keep Teams Connected With Modern ERPs
Outdated ERPs are holding construction back. Here’s how modernization builds resilience by keeping teams connected across the organization.
Tech Partnerships Paving the Way for Innovation in Construction
As a leading builder of commercial, residential and student housing in the Southeast United States, Juneau Construction Company is always up against the clock—but Buildots’ technology is helping them turn back time with an innovative and intricate contech partnership.
Analyzing the Benefits of Exoskeleton Use on Construction Jobsites
Like AI, exoskeletons are no long some far-off tech fantasy. They’re very real and so are their benefits on construction jobsites.
Keep Your Fleet Safety Plans Simple and Accessible
They say less is more. Apply that to your fleet safety practices and you might just find it to be true.
Building Supply Distributors: Taking Control of Jobsite Delivery in Uncertain Times
The cost of materials is up. Along with that increase comes increased complications with delivering those materials to the jobsite.
Construction Materials Prices Jump 0.4% in July
Materials prices are up in nearly all categories except natural gas, which decreased 2.1% in July.
Rising Debate: Proprietary Versus Non-Proprietary Elevator Equipment
Independent elevator companies are leveraging owner options, lower long-term costs, and supplier and equipment choice to compete against major proprietary brands. Who will come out on top?
MLK Way: Reshoring Philadelphia’s Famous Bridge
The 700-foot Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Bridge in Philadelphia gets a $20.1-million reno.
New Ballpark Will Be a Home Run: The Carolina Mudcats Move to Wilson, North Carolina
North Carolina-based Clancy & Theys is building a brand-new home for the Carolina Mudcats, complete with luxury amenities, high-tech training facilities and a healthy dose of nostalgia.
Wonder of the World: Nat Geo’s New Museum of Exploration
The newest wonder of the world might just be in Downtown D.C., in the form of National Geographic’s Museum of Exploration.
Why Distressed and Defunct Shopping Malls Are Good for Construction Contractors
Unconventional buyers of former shopping malls are reshaping commercial real estate development.
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