Tariffs Drive Construction Materials Prices Up 2.8% in 2025
Construction materials prices increased 2.8% last year, with natural gas up a whopping 34.8%.
Finding the Right Data Faster for Smarter Construction
With megaprojects becoming more complex, data analytics has to be more precise.
New Names and Faces: January 2026
A round up of ABC member companies' appointments, promotions and awards this month.
Construction Futures: January 2026
Construction spending and hiring slow while prices and backlog rise. Is this setting a precedent for the rest of the year?
Data Center Power Demand Will Cause a Boom in Industrial Construction
The demand for data centers is posing a demand for more power sources.
Commercial Construction Faces Challenges in 2026, But Some Cities May Be Safe
Commercial construction faced challenges in 2025. Certain markets are already yielding insight into 2026 trends.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Remained Stagnant in October
On a monthly basis, nonresidential spending was up in 9 of 16 categories, but still lacks momentum overall.
Reducing Rework on Construction Projects Benefits Budget, Schedule and Financial Loss
Build it nice or build it twice. Studies show that rework can cost contractors up to 20% of project costs.
