Items Tagged with 'construction industry'

As summer heat and project pressures peak, John W. Danforth Company is tackling one of construction’s most pressing issues: mental health. 

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.

For the 13th year in a row, Moen has been recognized as a National Preferred Partner by David Weekley Homes—an honor awarded to just 12 out of 118 evaluated partners in 2025.

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

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.

Reutter, a company veteran since 2018, will lead regional growth efforts and oversee operations from the North America headquarters in Minnesota.

Surge in highway and street spending supports rebound for nonresidential spending.

Celebrating Women's History Month and Women in Construction Week, Plumbing & Mechanical shines a spotlight on ten influential women reshaping the plumbing industry. Challenging stereotypes, they demonstrate that gender doesn't determine skill in this field. Their stories inspire inclusivity and highlight the importance of attracting more women to the trades.

The construction industry is often associated with strength, resilience and tough work. However, there has been an alarming rise in mental health challenges. MCAA is taking that to heart with the first-ever public release of its suicide prevention video.

As 2023 comes to a close it is now time to review my predictions from last year as well as predict ten more trends I see as we enter 2024.