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National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.3% in February, 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 $1.255 trillion. Spending was up on a monthly basis in 9 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending increased 0.4%,…
The construction industry had 264,000 job openings on the last day of February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings…
Associated Builders and Contractors today issued the following statement applauding President Donald Trump’s recent executive order rescinding harmful Biden administration executive actions that needlessly increased costs, restricted competition, exacerbated construction’s labor shortage and delayed taxpayer-funded construction of critical infrastructure, manufacturing and clean energy projects. “President Trump’s elimination of President Joe Biden’s failed policies is a win for…
Dr. Yandle: Trump Uncertainty and Prospects for the 2025 Economy In office just over a month, Donald J. Trump is delivering on his promises and disrupting the national, if not the world economy. He promised border enforcement, deportations, tariffs, lower taxes and “draining the D.C. swamp” of federal workers and expenditures. He is delivering on…
Associated Builders and Contractors has announced the winners of its annual Construction Management Competition, which were honored at ABC Convention 2025 in Las Vegas on Feb. 27. Clemson University, affiliated with the ABC Carolinas chapter, was named the overall winner of the 2025 competition with the highest cumulative points in the five competition categories. A total of 34 teams…
Co-hosts presented “Vision to Victory: Through Blueprints and Breakthroughs” at TEDxClemsonU Hill Electric’s Director of Business Development and Marketing, Angela Gardner, along with 84 Lumber’s Leader of Women’s Business Enterprise Division, Christi Powell, delivered a TEDx ClemsonU presentation on Aug. 24, 2024 at Clemson University near Clemson, South Carolina. The theme for the event was…
Simple, intentional habits like time management, strategic investments, and effective communication can significantly enhance personal and professional success. Self-help books take up one of the largest sections of shelves at any major bookstore. But you don’t always need to read another book before you can make small changes that will help. Fifty years of business…
GroundBreak Carolinas recently sat down with Jyot Parmar, General Manager for Graycor’s Southeast Division. Jyot provided us with insight and perspectives on Graycor’s history and growth in the region. Tell us about Graycor, your presence in the Carolinas.Graycor established an office in Charlotte about 25 years ago. Since then, we’ve successfully worked on a range…
Jacobs (NYSE: J) will outline its multi-year growth strategy and set out its long-term financial framework at its 2025 Investor Day February 18, 2025. The company’s strategy, Challenge Accepted, accelerates Jacobs’ transformation to a more focused business positioned to drive profitable growth and deliver market-leading infrastructure, water, life sciences and advanced manufacturing solutions. Jacobs’ leadership team will brief investors…
Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO), Jim Breuer, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 1, 2025. David E. Constable, Fluor’s current Chairman and CEO, will transition into the role of Executive Chairman on the same date, ensuring continuity of leadership and strategic direction of…
