WASHINGTON, Feb. 18—According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2025 ...

The 2024 final rule creates an ambiguous and difficult-to-interpret standard for determining independent contractor status." ...

Whether structured or unstructured, there aren't enough mentor-mentee programs for budding construction professionals, but that's changing.

Overall construction input prices are 2.3% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 2.9% higher. Prices increased in 2 of 3 energy categories last month. Crude ...

Associated Builders and Contractors released the following statement from President and CEO Michael Bellaman in response to President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address: “ABC appreciates ...

While bids for complex capital projects continue to dominate the construction industry, adaptive reuse has been quietly on the rise. Notably, more than 70,000 apartments were converted from office ...

The roofing industry is still feeling the pressure of labor shortages, and at the same time, compliance requirements keep getting more complex. Safety, training, documentation, workforce ...

The FENIX Museum of Migration opened in May 2025 in Rotterdam’s historic city harbor, repurposing a large early 20th‑century warehouse into a major cultural institution dedicated to the global story ...

Construction work is known for being physically demanding, which is why it’s essential to keep the body in good condition. However, strength alone is not enough to handle the lifting tasks involved.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10—Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.0 months in January, according to an ABC member survey conducted Jan. 20 to Feb. 3.

In 2026, workers strive to find a profession that adds value and supports their greater community while also feeling ample support from within their organizations. While construction firms are ...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9—Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2026 Top Performers lists, recognizing its contractor members’ outstanding achievements in health and safety, quality and project ...