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With a war raging in the Middle East, trade wars at play elsewhere, crude oil prices rising above $100 a barrel, the White House threatening a Cuba takeover and U.S. saber rattling directed toward Greenland, economic policy uncertainty is peaking and major investment decisions are being put on hold. Is there anything meaningful that we…
Most construction firms don’t fail because they lack talent. They fail because they lose discipline when it matters most. That’s the headline from FMI’s 2026 Project Management Study Part 2, and it should hit a nerve with anyone responsible for delivering work in today’s environment. Pressure is everywhere. Labor is tight. Schedules are compressed. Owners…
If you’ve been running an AEC firm for any length of time, you probably have one of these people: The high performer. The rainmaker. The technical wizard who can walk onto a jobsite or glance at a set of drawings, and instantly tell you what’s wrong. They are extremely valuable. They are also convinced that…
Associated Builders and Contractors today announced the honorees recognized at ABC Convention 2026, which celebrates the best of the best in merit shop construction, honoring the member companies and individuals who lead the industry in representing the association’s core values. ABC Convention 2026 took place March 18-20 in Salt Lake City. On March 18, ABC named…
Total nonresidential construction spending was virtually unchanged in January, 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 totaled $1.245 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 9 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending was…
The NAIOP Research Foundation’s latest Industrial Space Demand Forecast projects steady improvement in U.S. industrial real estate fundamentals as economic conditions stabilize and occupiers regain confidence following a turbulent 2025. Greater clarity around interest rates and reduced concerns about the effects of tariff policy have helped improve the outlook for 2026, according to the report. While political…
Landmark research tool, AI Impact Barometer, by Cushman & Wakefield, offers a data-driven view of where AI is creating demand, risk and opportunity across property markets Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) today announced the launch of its AI Impact Barometer, by Cushman & Wakefield, a trailblazing data-driven tool designed to help investors, occupiers and developers…
The Associated General Contractors of America is launching a nationwide campaign to push for new federal highway and transit funding to preserve economic growth in communities across the country, association officials announced today. The campaign, called America’s Moving Forward, launches as a new association analysis of federal employment data found that most major metro areas in the country…
James Hardie, a leading provider of exterior home and outdoor living solutions, returns to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Orlando from February 17 to 19. Through its recently expanded outdoor living portfolio of premium brands, including Hardie® products, TimberTech® decking and railing, AZEK Exteriors® trim and StruXure® pergolas, James Hardie will demonstrate its leadership in delivering beautiful,…
Artificial intelligence is beginning to transform how industrial real estate deals are sourced, evaluated, negotiated, and executed. At the recent NAIOP I.CON West conference in Los Angeles, industry leaders discussed how rapidly advancing AI capabilities are changing the speed and structure of the development and investment process. In a panel moderated by Denice Tokunaga, partner…
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a defining competitive force in the construction industry. But while many firms are experimenting with tools, few are approaching AI as a strategic leadership issue. In his new book, Building Smarter with AI, construction strategist and industry leader Brian Gallagher reframes the conversation. Rather than focusing on technology features or…
Associated Builders and Contractors today announced the winners of its 2026 National Craft Championships, who were honored at ABC’s Careers in Construction Awards ceremony during ABC Convention 2026 in Salt Lake City on March 20. The 37th annual competition showcased the skills of more than 200 of the nation’s best craft professionals in trades like carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, power line…
BlackRock’s recent $100 million investment in skilled trades training is more than a philanthropic announcement. It is a clear signal about where the U.S. economy is headed—and what it will take to sustain growth over the next decade. At a time when headlines are dominated by artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and massive infrastructure spending, BlackRock’s…
Most construction firms don’t fail because they lack talent. They fail because they lose discipline when it matters most. That’s the headline from FMI’s 2026 Project Management Study Part 2, and it should hit a nerve with anyone responsible for delivering work in today’s environment. Pressure is everywhere. Labor is tight. Schedules are compressed. Owners…
Total nonresidential construction spending was virtually unchanged in January, 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 totaled $1.245 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 9 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending was…
CarolinaPower, a leading regional electrical contractor with offices in South Carolina, recently showcased electrical contracting to high school students enrolled in the Building Construction Technology program at the Donaldson Career Center at SCTAC – part of Greenville County Schools in the Upstate region. CarolinaPower team members Chris Traugh, Paul Yanovskiy, David Steffens, Gage Schatz, and…
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to redefine how we learn and work, DeVry University today announced it will embed AI literacy and skill-building into every course by the end of 2026. This commitment expands access for every student to develop the technical proficiency and applied fluency needed to succeed in an AI-augmented workforce. “Innovation is a foundational element of…
