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Kwest Group’s Jeff Mustard
After serving as a Navy submarine sonar technician, Jeff Mustard is now pursuing a construction management degree at Bowling Green State University and interning at Kwest Group.
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.
The Ultimate Construction Project Punch List for Winning Customer Loyalty
Open, transparent communication with a client on a jobsite is not a novel concept, but not every contractor does it when they should.
Smart-Building Technology: The Transformative Payoff That Can’t Be Missed
Builders and tenants alike want smart buildings, but, according to research, only 13% of construction leaders have fully integrated building systems.
Construction Marketing in 2026: Strategy First, Execution Second
The most important change in construction marketing heading into 2026 is mindset.
Rebuilding in Fire-Damaged Los Angeles One Year Later
One year since the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, families, communities and municipalities are struggling to cut through mudslides and red tape in order to rebuild.
Mind the Gap: Ensuring Proper Edge Fall Protection
Falls are a leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry, but they can be prevented with the right protection.
Feature Stories
Wonder of the World: Nat Geo’s New Museum of Exploration
The newest wonder of the world might just be in Downtown D.C., in the form of National Geographic’s Museum of Exploration.
Construction News
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?
New Names and Faces: January 2026
A round up of ABC member companies' appointments, promotions and awards this month.
House Passes ABC-Supported Permitting Reform Legislation
ABC supported two permitting reform bills, which just passed a vote in the U.S. House.
Finding the Right Data Faster for Smarter Construction
With megaprojects becoming more complex, data analytics has to be more precise.
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Construction Marketing in 2026: Strategy First, Execution Second
The most important change in construction marketing heading into 2026 is mindset.
Willmar Electric Service’s David Chapin
Nearly a decade since his tenure as ABC National Chair, what is David Chapin doing?
Connective Tissue: Keep Teams Connected With Modern ERPs
Outdated ERPs are holding construction back. Here’s how modernization builds resilience by keeping teams connected across the organization.
Data Centers, Tariffs, Inflation, Oh My: Anirban Basu on Construction Economy at Year’s End
According to audience poll responses, contractors today are worried about insufficient demand for their construction services—a stark contrast from just a couple months ago.
Family First: ABC’s 2026 National Chair Thomas Murphy
Long before he was “Murph” at Associated Builders and Contractors, Thomas Murphy was the fourth of five siblings growing up in Buffalo, New York. Close to his family then—and now—Murphy hopes to bring that same sense of connection to ABC as its 2026 national chair. As he puts it, “ABC is all about relationships.”
Construction Job Openings Rebound by 90,000 in November 2025
According to the latest JOLTS survey, the U.S. construction industry had only 292,000 job openings as of November 2025.
Every State Had Construction Unemployment Rates Below 10% in September 2025
Start your new year off right with some good news regarding construction unemployment patterns.
Nonresidential Construction Adds 28,800 Jobs in November
With recent construction jobs numbers looking grim, this gentle uptick may forecast a better 2026 for the workforce.
For Good: Johnson Controls Invests in Community College Partnership Program
Johnson Controls is defying industry limits—and proving that no good deed goes unnoticed—with an additional $3-million investment in its Community College Partnership Program to help close the skilled trades gap across 30 community colleges.
Earth Benders: R.J. Zavoral and Sons Inc. on Their History of Moving the Midwest
Minnesota-based contractor R.J. Zavoral and Sons isn’t just breaking ground—they’re moving it. And they’ve been doing so for nearly 75 years.
New Names and Faces: November 2025
Construction Executive’s monthly roundup of appointments and promotions amongst ABC member companies.
Contractor 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.
Legal
Mind the Gap: Ensuring Proper Edge Fall Protection
Falls are a leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry, but they can be prevented with the right protection.
Fire Protection You Can Trust Starts With the Right Testing
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
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
Not all construction company safety plans are created equal—nor should they be.
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.
Tech Support: Building Trust With Your Tech Stack
Whether bidding on a large-scale infrastructure job or working through early design development, construction technology platforms help establish trust from day one.
Well-Insulated: Predict the Unpredictable Construction Costs
Contractors may need to revisit some of the processes in their accounting and financial operations. Here are six strategies for construction companies to insulate against cost increases and mitigate financial risks.
Wildfires, Silica Exposures and ESG-Friendly Solutions
Wildfires can carry along with them hidden dangers lurking in their smoke that may pose a risk to your workforce.
Court Decision Removes PLA Mandate From Federal Construction Project
A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims favored a challenge to a Biden-era PLA policy.
Permitting America to Build
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
As the government remains shut down, ABC calls on the Senate to pass a continuing resolution.
ABC Opposes the Egregious Faster Labor Contracts Act
The FLCA would stifle—if not effectively eliminate—construction companies’ abilities to negotiate workplace conditions.
Tools
Finding the Right Data Faster for Smarter Construction
With megaprojects becoming more complex, data analytics has to be more precise.
Connective Tissue: Keep Teams Connected With Modern ERPs
Outdated ERPs are holding construction back. Here’s how modernization builds resilience by keeping teams connected across the organization.
Tech Partnerships Paving the Way for Innovation in Construction
As a leading builder of commercial, residential and student housing in the Southeast United States, Juneau Construction Company is always up against the clock—but Buildots’ technology is helping them turn back time with an innovative and intricate contech partnership.
Analyzing the Benefits of Exoskeleton Use on Construction Jobsites
Like AI, exoskeletons are no long some far-off tech fantasy. They’re very real and so are their benefits on construction jobsites.
Building Supply Distributors: Taking Control of Jobsite Delivery in Uncertain Times
The cost of materials is up. Along with that increase comes increased complications with delivering those materials to the jobsite.
Tariffed Construction Materials Prices Rise in May
The tariffs are taking effect—and materials prices are reflecting that.
The Future of Fire Protection in EV Battery Facilities
As more and more EV-battery manufacturing facilities begin to operate in the United States, it’s important that those who build the facilities know how to fire-proof them.
Combating Construction Carbon: How Heavy Machinery Can Further Sustainability
Contractors must act now to build the new cities of tomorrow without relying on the building practices of yesterday. Decarbonizing off-highway machines such as excavators will play a critical role.
Construction Backlog Indicator Inches Higher in December, Fueled by Data Center Momentum
Two weeks into the new year and data centers are still bolstering backlogs.
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.
Dirty Work: Waste Management on Construction Jobsites
To keep projects on track, having the right partnerships is key. Start with waste management.
Walking on Water: Seattle’s News Overlook Walk
The new Overlook Walk at the historic Seattle Waterfront Park.
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