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## Latest Stories

## Fire Protection You Can Trust Starts With the Right Testing

by Fernanda Gregati | Nov 17, 2025

Fire protection systems are only as good as their testing reveals. Make sure your buildings and jobsites are equipped appropriately.

## Pre-Shutdown Nonresidential Construction Spending Down in August

Considering nonresidential construction spending was down before the 43-day government shutdown, that does not bode well for numbers when data returns.

## Designer Turns Former Sears Into Interim High School Following Palisades Wildfires

After the devastating Los Angeles wildfires this January, Pali Charter High School students not only needed new homes but a new place to learn.

## Going Underground May Save Contractors Time, Money and Energy: The Upside of Geothermal Heating and Cooling in Construction

LEED standardization in construction is going underground—that is, to find new sources of energy.

## Four Ways Builders Risk Coverage Is Reshaping Construction Risk Management

Construction risks are evolving as threats to jobsites evolve. Thankfully, builders risk insurance is evolving as well.

## ABC Contractor Backlog and Confidence Slip in October

After holding out hope all summer, construction contractor confidence is officially contracting.

## Military Veterans Drive Safety Culture in Engineering and Construction

‘Give veterans a chance. They’ll do the rest.’ Former fighter pilot and current construction VP John Bolt emphasizes the importance of hiring for character.

« Older Articles

## Feature Stories

## Operation Preparation: Industry Experts Speak on Disaster Prep and Recovery Efforts as Hurricane Season Comes to a Close

by Grace Calengor | Oct 2, 2025

Water is one of the most destructive sources on the planet—natural or manmade. Oftentimes, the construction industry has to learn the hard way—after disaster strikes—how best to address that disaster in the future. This year, preparation is priority.

## Pre-Shutdown Nonresidential Construction Spending Down in August

by ABC | Nov 17, 2025

Considering nonresidential construction spending was down before the 43-day government shutdown, that does not bode well for numbers when data returns.

## Designer Turns Former Sears Into Interim High School Following Palisades Wildfires

by Jamie Macartney | Nov 13, 2025

After the devastating Los Angeles wildfires this January, Pali Charter High School students not only needed new homes but a new place to learn.

## Going Underground May Save Contractors Time, Money and Energy: The Upside of Geothermal Heating and Cooling in Construction

by Kevin Stickney | Nov 13, 2025

LEED standardization in construction is going underground—that is, to find new sources of energy.

« Older Articles

## Construction News

### The Four Pillars of Construction Consulting: Finance, Human Resources, Technology and Risk Management

Business|By Michael Culnen|November 5, 2025

Marrying workflows between the field and the office can sometimes be disjointed. Let a construction consultant fill the gaps.

### New Names and Faces: October 2025

Culture|By Construction Executive|October 29, 2025

Construction Executive's monthly roundup of appointments and promotions amongst ABC member companies.

### Government Shutdown Puts Added Burdens on Federal Contractors

Legal and Regulatory|By Jake Scott|October 14, 2025

It has officially been two weeks since the government shut down, and federal contractors are feeling it.

### How AI Is Advancing Design-Build Processes in Construction

Technology|By Robert Brown|November 5, 2025

Artificial intelligence is reshaping modern construction. Here is one Florida company's experience.

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#### Business and Culture

Business

## Pre-Shutdown Nonresidential Construction Spending Down in August

by ABC

Considering nonresidential construction spending was down before the 43-day government shutdown, that does not bode well for numbers when data returns.

## ABC Contractor Backlog and Confidence Slip in October

by ABC

After holding out hope all summer, construction contractor confidence is officially contracting.

## The Four Pillars of Construction Consulting: Finance, Human Resources, Technology and Risk Management

by Michael Culnen

Marrying workflows between the field and the office can sometimes be disjointed. Let a construction consultant fill the gaps.

## Construction Futures: October 2025 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive

Due to the ongoing government shutdown, economic data for the construction industry is slim to none. Here is what can be extrapolated.

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Workforce

## Executive Insights 2025: Leaders in Construction Technology II

by Construction Executive

From tools for real-time collaboration to workforce planning and onboarding, industry experts reveal their answers to some specific construction technology questions.

## Bridging Academia and Industry

by Patrick Scarpati

The 2025 CIB World Building Congress Industry Forum.

## JE Dunn’s Chris Peck

by Construction Executive

Chris Peck loves flyfishing, plans to spend his retirement as a professor and is currently the senior vice president of JE Dunn’s Dallas office.

## Wishes Granted—By the Trimmer Construction Education Fund

by Grace Austin

Half a century after its founding, the nonprofit Trimmer Construction Education Fund is still driving major construction education efforts.

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Culture

## Designer Turns Former Sears Into Interim High School Following Palisades Wildfires

by Jamie Macartney

After the devastating Los Angeles wildfires this January, Pali Charter High School students not only needed new homes but a new place to learn.

## Military Veterans Drive Safety Culture in Engineering and Construction

by Kim Carevich, S&B Engineers and Constructors

‘Give veterans a chance. They’ll do the rest.’ Former fighter pilot and current construction VP John Bolt emphasizes the importance of hiring for character.

## New Names and Faces: October 2025

by Construction Executive

Construction Executive’s monthly roundup of appointments and promotions amongst ABC member companies.

## JE Dunn’s Chris Peck

by Construction Executive

Chris Peck loves flyfishing, plans to spend his retirement as a professor and is currently the senior vice president of JE Dunn’s Dallas office.

View all articles in this topic

#### Legal

Safety

## Fire Protection You Can Trust Starts With the Right Testing

by Fernanda Gregati

Fire protection systems are only as good as their testing reveals. Make sure your buildings and jobsites are equipped appropriately.

## Why Hurricane Preparedness Isn’t About the Property

by Brad Hill

As Hurricane Melissa made landfall this week as a category five storm, it serves as a stark reminder to the construction industry to always be prepared, even at the end of storm season.

## So You Want to Build a Safety Plan

by Construction Executive

Not all construction company safety plans are created equal—nor should they be.

## Why the Total Recordable Incident Rate Doesn’t Tell the Whole Safety Story

by David Tibbetts

A total recordable incident rate of zero isn’t necessarily a good thing—or a real thing.

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Risk

## Four Ways Builders Risk Coverage Is Reshaping Construction Risk Management

by Kirk Chamberlain

Construction risks are evolving as threats to jobsites evolve. Thankfully, builders risk insurance is evolving as well.

## Executive Insights 2025: Leaders in Surety Bonding

by Construction Executive

With all the uncertainty surrounding the construction economy, one thing is for sure: Surety Bonding. These experts share their insights from 2025.

## Construction Safety Risks Rise Amid Economic Uncertainty

by Michael Teng

Invest in safety prevention today to save money (and lives) tomorrow.

## Operation Preparation: Industry Experts Speak on Disaster Prep and Recovery Efforts as Hurricane Season Comes to a Close

by Grace Calengor

Water is one of the most destructive sources on the planet—natural or manmade. Oftentimes, the construction industry has to learn the hard way—after disaster strikes—how best to address that disaster in the future. This year, preparation is priority.

View all articles in this topic

Legal and Regulatory

## Government Shutdown Puts Added Burdens on Federal Contractors

by Jake Scott

It has officially been two weeks since the government shut down, and federal contractors are feeling it.

## Government Shutdown Day Nine: What Contractors Need to Know

by ABC

An excerpt from ABC’s Beltway Blueprint let’s contractors know where they stand amidst the ongoing government shutdown.

## Permitting America to Build

by Josh Leonard

The White House and Congress are advancing permitting reforms aimed at increasing certainty and reducing delays for project owners and contractors.

## ABC Urges Senate to Pass a Clean CR to End Shutdown

by ABC

As the government remains shut down, ABC calls on the Senate to pass a continuing resolution.

View all articles in this topic

#### Tools

Technology

## How AI Is Advancing Design-Build Processes in Construction

by Robert Brown

Artificial intelligence is reshaping modern construction. Here is one Florida company’s experience.

## Why Midsized Construction Firms Need Strategic AI Leadership

by Brad Werner

Construction companies come in all shapes and sizes. Thankfully, so do construction-focused artificial intelligence platforms.

## How to Build a Proper Construction-Targeted Tech Stack

by Construction Executive

Jenny Benbrook at Powerhouse Consulting gives an insider interview on auditing and optimizing construction technology stacks.

## Executive Insights 2025: Leaders in Construction Technology II

by Construction Executive

From tools for real-time collaboration to workforce planning and onboarding, industry experts reveal their answers to some specific construction technology questions.

View all articles in this topic

Equipment

## Keep Your Fleet Safety Plans Simple and Accessible

by Rachael Plant

They say less is more. Apply that to your fleet safety practices and you might just find it to be true.

## Building Supply Distributors: Taking Control of Jobsite Delivery in Uncertain Times

by Cyndi Brandt, Jenny Vetter

The cost of materials is up. Along with that increase comes increased complications with delivering those materials to the jobsite.

## Construction Materials Prices Jump 0.4% in July

by ABC

Materials prices are up in nearly all categories except natural gas, which decreased 2.1% in July.

## Rising Debate: Proprietary Versus Non-Proprietary Elevator Equipment

by Scott Berman

Independent elevator companies are leveraging owner options, lower long-term costs, and supplier and equipment choice to compete against major proprietary brands. Who will come out on top?

View all articles in this topic

Markets

## Going Underground May Save Contractors Time, Money and Energy: The Upside of Geothermal Heating and Cooling in Construction

by Kevin Stickney

LEED standardization in construction is going underground—that is, to find new sources of energy.

## Dirty Work: Waste Management on Construction Jobsites

by Stephen Wiles

To keep projects on track, having the right partnerships is key. Start with waste management.

## Walking on Water: Seattle’s News Overlook Walk

by Construction Executive

The new Overlook Walk at the historic Seattle Waterfront Park.

## Call the Dr.: Swinerton and Dr. Dre Transform Compton High School

by Ken Budd

Swinerton Builders transformed Compton High School into Los Angeles’ coolest campus, replacing tired buildings with high-tech classrooms and shiny new athletic facilities—plus a state-of-the-art performing arts center funded by Compton’s own Dr. Dre.

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- Operation Preparation: Industry Experts Speak on Disaster Prep and Recovery Efforts as Hurricane Season Comes to a Close

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October 29, 2025

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### AI and Automation in the Construction Industry

This webinar will explain how top firms embrace AI and automation and what this means for their future. Whether you’re just starting to use AI and automation or looking to expand on your firm’s edge, this session is packed with insights to help your construction business innovate and thrive.

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### Effectively Managing Subcontractors in an Evolving Landscape

Learn the key pain points of construction finance professionals and how they are solving them through technology adoption. Understand the process for selecting the best software and what the proper steps are implanting and training your finance staff and subcontractors.

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### Construction Executive’s 2026 Construction Economic Update and Forecast

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