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Articles Tagged with ''construction''

ABC's Backlog Indicator from Q2 of 2012 to June of 2025.

Contractor optimism grows as ABC's Backlog Indicator rebounds in June

Contractor backlog rose in June, signaling steady demand despite economic headwinds.
July 15, 2025

ABC’s latest Construction Backlog Indicator shows an increase to 8.7 months, with confidence in sales and profits remaining strong, fueled in part by a data center construction surge.


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A graph showing the increase in tariffed construction material prices.

Tariffed construction material prices rise in May

ABC reports an increase in the price of construction materials in May.
June 12, 2025

While overall year-over-year price increases remain modest, rapid gains in early 2025 and looming tariff hikes signal rising pressure for contractors.


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Milwaukee Tool's Construction Safety Week in Brookfield, WI.

Milwaukee Tool reaches 100K+ workers during 2025 Construction Safety Week

These efforts are reinforced by Milwaukee Tool's $10 million annual investment in jobsite safety.
May 14, 2025

With $10M+ in annual trades investment, Milwaukee Tool drives nationwide safety training, PPE innovation and workforce empowerment.


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Despite tariff impacts, ABC Contractors’ backlog and profit margin expectations improve in April

Construction backlog hits 20-month high despite tariff pressures.
May 13, 2025

ABC’s latest data shows construction backlog rose to 8.7 months in April, the highest since September 2023, even as contractors face rising material costs and uncertain sales outlooks.


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Attendees of the 2025 PHCC Essentials of Project Management class

PHCC Educational Foundation offers insights on industry disruptions

PHCC Educational Foundation hosts its four-day Essentials of Project Management class.
March 28, 2025

PHCC Essentials of Project Management class showcases opportunities in relation to industry disruptions.


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Polycam unveils new tools for capturing, documenting and collaborating on physical spaces

February 26, 2025

Polycam, a computer vision platform for photorealistic 3D capture, has launched a suite of new tools designed to streamline 3D workflows for professionals in architecture, engineering, construction and product design, a recent announcement said.


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Associated Builders and Contractors announces sponsorship of Construction Safety Week

February 20, 2025

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has announced its sponsorship of Construction Safety Week 2025, which will take place May 5-9, as a call to action for the entire contracting community to commit to a safer industry. 


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Trimble opens Technology Lab at Florida A&M University, marking new HBCU collaboration

October 7, 2024

The lab includes a broad range of Trimble’s industry-leading geospatial and construction solutions.


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Plastics Pipe Institute announces annual Projects and Members of the Year winners

May 29, 2024
Hutterite colony's multi-family homes under construction.
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Hutterite colony strides toward future with hydronics

Hydronics systems provide comfort for new farm equipment shop and residential housing.
Dan Vastyan
March 15, 2024

Learn more about the Hutterites, a branch of Anabaptists who live in colonies and operate large-scale farming operations in Western Canada and the upper Great Plains of the United States. Read on to discover some key differences between Hutterites and other similar groups such as the Amish and Mennonites.


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