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Prices For Nonresidential Construction Materials and Services Rise 0.8 Percent in January as Contractors Brace for Impacts of New Tariffs

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The price of materials and services used in nonresidential construction increased 0.8 percent from December to January, the largest jump in costs in the past 12 months, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today. Association officials warned that steel and aluminum tariffs will further boost the cost of…

PlanHub, Inc. Launches The Next Era in Preconstruction Software: PlanHub 2.0

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PlanHub, the leading cloud-based platform for commercial construction professionals, has launched PlanHub 2.0—a fully integrated preconstruction solution designed to help contractors network, win more projects and accelerate business growth. By combining every aspect of preconstruction into a seamless, all-in-one platform, PlanHub 2.0 empowers users to save time, strengthen industry relationships, and efficiently manage project details from…

ABC Names 2025 Top-Performing US Construction Contractors

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Associated Builders and Contractors today announced its 2025 Top Performers lists, recognizing its contractor members’ outstanding achievements in safety, quality, inclusion, project excellence and special designations ranked by number of hours worked. The No. 1 2025 ABC Top Performer by work hours is Turner Industries Group LLC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; followed by BL Harbert International, Birmingham, Alabama;…

Construction Materials Prices Increase 1.4% in January, Up 40.5% Since February 2020

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Construction input prices increased 1.4% in January compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.9% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 1.3% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction…

ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Increases, Contractors Remain Confident

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Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.4 months in January, according to an ABC member survey conducted Jan. 21 to Feb. 3. The reading is unchanged from January 2024.   View the full Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index data series. The monthly increase in backlog was concentrated…

Contractors Have Optimistic Business Outlook, Yet Continue to Worry about Labor and Materials

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Nationally, construction contractors are optimistic about certain private-sector segments and have high hopes for most types of public-sector work, according to survey results the Associated General Contractors of America and Sage released today. Yet they have very low expectations for several private-sector market segments, remain concerned about labor shortages and are worried materials prices will climb amid threats of…

Hannah Chancellor Appointed CEO of Amundson Group, Leading Construction Recruitment Firm

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Amundson Group (AG), the leading expert in recruitment solutions for the construction and infrastructure industries across America, is proud to announce the promotion of Hannah Chancellor from Chief Operating Officer (COO) to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This leadership transition reflects AG’s commitment to innovation, resilience, and client-focused excellence, cementing its position of growth as the nation’s most reliable headhunting…

Balfour Beatty Wins Prestigious CAGC Pinnacle Award for Innovative Harkers Island Bridge Project

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Balfour Beatty has been honored with a 2024 Pinnacle Award from Carolinas AGC (CAGC) for its exceptional delivery of North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) $60 million Harkers Island Bridge Replacement project. The award was presented during CAGC’s 104th Annual Convention in Charleston, South Carolina. The CAGC’s Pinnacle Awards, co-sponsored by CPA firm GreerWalker LLP and the law…

Bridging the Gap: Construction Expert, Financial Advisor, and Author Inspires a New Generation of Professionals

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Bringing more than 20 years of expertise in the construction field, Anne Lusterio has become a pioneer, bridging the gap between technical knowledge, financial competence, and inspirational leadership. From overseeing mega-projects in Dubai, including iconic skyscrapers, metros, marine developments, and oil and gas refineries, to leading luxury residential ventures in California, Anne has left a permanent mark on the…

Bridgit Leads Workforce Planning Innovation with the Launch of Experience Tracking

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Bridgit, the leader in construction workforce planning software, announces the launch of Bridgit Experience Tracking. Built in response to common workforce planning challenges such as: Who in our company has experience with this project type, delivery method, or this specific owner? What team members would make the most compelling team to win the job? Do…