America’s Best Construction Projects

What America’s Best Construction Projects Have in Common

Every contractor says they build quality projects. Every owner expects projects to finish safely, on schedule, and within budget. Yet anyone who has spent time in the construction industry knows those outcomes are far from guaranteed. So what separates exceptional projects from merely successful ones? Read More

The Economy at Mid-year: Some Good News and Bad News

According to Dr. Bruce Yandle, the economy remains mixed, with easing inflation and continued strength in the Carolinas offset by slow growth, higher interest rates, and ongoing uncertainty. While the region is expected to outperform the nation, businesses should remain prepared for continued volatility. Read More

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

The little things become dangerous when leaders give minor inconveniences more attention than the business problems that actually matter. Read More

FMI Releases it’s Q3 2026 Engineering & Construction Outlook

The U.S. construction market isn’t slowing as much as it’s shifting. FMI’s latest Q3 2026 North American Engineering and Construction Outlook forecasts total construction spending of $2.214 trillion, down just over 1% after recent Census revisions. That modest decline masks a much bigger story: some sectors are cooling while others are entering multi-year growth cycles. Read More

ABC: Construction Materials Costs Fall With Oil Prices in June

Construction input prices decreased 1.1% in June compared to the previous month, according to an ABC’s analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index. Read More

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