A Look Ahead to 2026
2026 Look Ahead with Christi Powell, ABC Carolinas
GroundBreak Carolinas is pleased to share thoughts and insights from key leaders in the construction industry from North Carolina and South Carolina. Christi Powell, President & CEO of ABC Carolinas, shares her thoughts about 2026. Read More
Construction Industry Must Attract 349,000 Workers in 2026 Despite Macroeconomic Headwinds
The construction industry needs to attract an estimated 349,000 net new workers in 2026 to meet demand for construction services, according to a proprietary model developed and released today by Associated Builders and Contractors. In 2027, the industry will need to bring in 456,000 new workers to meet demand as construction spending growth is poised to resume for the first time in years. Read More
Let’s Talk Construction: 2026 Industry Outlook
“Let’s Talk Business South Carolina” host Rick Jenkins invited repeat guest Brian Gallagher, a past ABC Carolinas chairman, to examine the market forces shaping development decisions, including capital investment trends, labor availability, material costs, and regional growth patterns. Read More
ABC Carolinas Members Featured on South Carolina 500 List of Influential Leaders
ABC Carolinas is proud to highlight members who were named to the 2025 South Carolina 500, an inaugural list from SCBIZ honoring the most influential leaders shaping South Carolina’s economy across industries. Read More
Why Contractors Are Adopting AI—and What That Really Means
When leaders are asked why they’re investing in artificial intelligence, the answers are remarkably consistent, regardless of title or company size. They want work to run smoother. Faster decisions. Fewer surprises. Less friction. Read More
Project Management Redirection
Project management is critical to successful project delivery. Zweig Group Founder and Chairman Mark Zweig shares his thoughts on how contractors can improve their approach to project management. Read More
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Inches Higher, Fueled By Data Center Momentum
ABC reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.2 months in December, according to an ABC member survey conducted Dec. 22 to Jan. 7. The reading is up 0.1 months since November but down 0.1 months from December 2024. Read More
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