Football, Elections, Economics, AI and Spark Plugs. What you Need to Know to Thrive.

Football Season, Election Season, and the Economic Outlook

With September’s arrival, those who love college football are again enjoying tailgating, touchdowns, the sound of marching bands, and crowds cheering and singing their alma mater. Hope for a conference championship reigns supreme. Nothing beats winning. GroundBreak Contributor Dr. Bruce Yandle shares his thoughts as we move into a new season. Read More

Artificial Intelligence’s Role in Construction

Experts predict that artificial intelligence (AI) will follow in the footsteps of technologies like search engines and cloud computing, becoming a mainstream tool across industries. Despite challenges such as limited expertise and data complexity, AI is making strides in construction projects, though adoption in this field still trails other sectors. A McKinsey report highlights the growing potential of AI in engineering and construction, with organizations that effectively leverage AI poised to gain the most. Read More

ABC Releases AI Construction Technology Report

Associated Builders and Contractors released its fourth annual construction technology report, which focuses on the impacts of artificial intelligence in the construction industry. The report includes a case study and thought leadership from ABC’s Tech Alliance to showcase how ABC is strengthening members’ understanding of AI. Read More

Where are the Sparkplugs?

We all need them in our businesses – the people Mark Zweig call “sparkplugs.” Sparkplugs ignite fuel. They make combustion. They make things happen. They are essential if you want to grow beyond what you, and the business owner him- or herself (if not you), can ignite. But where are they? When you get one, is it just luck? Or are there things you can do that will actually increase your probability of getting a sparkplug on your team? Read More

ABC Joins White House Roundtable on Addiction Recovery-Ready Workplaces

ABC participated in a White House-sponsored roundtable discussion, “Recovery in the Workplace: Investing to Build the Workforce of Tomorrow,” which convened more than a dozen leading corporations, business groups and government leaders at the White House in Washington, D.C., to highlight the importance of recovery-ready and recovery-friendly workplaces and share best practices.

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