Construction Economics

Construction Growth Hasn’t Disappeared, It Has Moved

The U.S. construction industry is entering a period of increasingly uneven growth. While overall construction spending is declining, several important market segments continue to expand, creating a widening divide between contractors positioned for growth and those facing a more challenging environment. Read More

The Great Construction Talent Shift: Is the Data Center Boom Draining the Rest of the Industry?

The construction industry has always competed for talent. Skilled electricians, mechanical tradespeople, superintendents, project managers, and estimators have long been among the industry’s most valuable resources. But something different is happening across the Carolinas and the broader Southeast. Read More

Construction’s Economy: What the Numbers Mean for the Carolinas

The construction industry continues to grow, but a closer examination of the latest economic indicators reveals an increasingly divided market. While data center development is generating extraordinary demand for construction services, much of the broader industry is experiencing slower growth, tightening margins, and renewed uncertainty. Read More

Staying Optimistic in Uncertain Times

When uncertainty rises, staying informed, prepared, and focused on what you can control can keep pessimism from becoming a business strategy. I keep coming back to this topic. There’s no shortage of things to worry about these days. Read More

ABC Launches Cybersecurity Roadmap for Federal Contractors

Associated Builders and Contractors announced the launch of its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Roadmap for Contractors. Read More

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