Construction Economics

Construction’s Two-Speed Economy

Construction remains resilient, but the headline numbers mask a widening divide as data centers and power accelerate while other markets confront rising costs, labor constraints and expensive capital. Read More

Taking a Hard Look at a Chaotic Economy

Economic uncertainty remains high, but regional differences matter. Despite inflation, policy shifts and slower national growth, the Carolinas continue to benefit from population, employment and construction momentum. Read More

Two ABC Members Named 2026 GroundBreaker Award Winners

Chad Frampton, President and CEO of Frampton Construction, and Jonathan Thrasher, P.E., Senior Client Developer/Project Manager with S&ME, were selected for the annual honors presented by GroundBreak Carolinas. Read More

Big Mistakes That Can Put You Out of Business

The biggest threats to a firm are often predictable, preventable risks that leadership simply failed to plan for. Read More

New Research Reveals Multiskilled Crews Can Reduce Construction Completion Time by 30%

New research from ABC and the Simplar Foundation reveals that multiskilled construction crews can reduce completion time by about 30% and increase production by 37% to 50% on construction scopes where multiple trades must work in tight sequence. Read More

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