Construction risk management is more critical than ever as the industry faces unprecedented volatility, including a four-year low in backlog, rising input costs, high tariffs, and severe labor shortages. For
With steel up 50% and copper at record highs, the materials sitting on your Carolinas jobsite overnight are worth more than ever — and thieves know it. Equipment and material
North Carolina just became one of the top three data center markets in the country, with $10 billion in 2026 spending already booked. Every megawatt of that buildout needs licensed
More than a year after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, the rebuild is still in early innings — and merit shop contractors who know how to navigate disaster recovery
As we head into April, I’ve been thinking a lot about the heavy lifting we are doing together during this “Building Phase.” The true value of being part of ABC
A construction defect claim does not just cost money — it costs reputation, surety capacity, and the ability to win the next bid. With Carolinas contractors stretched thin on labor
The construction industry outlook 2026 sets the stage for a year marked by both opportunity and challenge, as contractors and industry professionals navigate a landscape shaped by evolving demand, persistent
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries across the globe, and its impact on the American workforce is only accelerating. The “Make America AI Ready” initiative is at the forefront of
The construction economy in 2026 is being shaped by a paradox. On one hand, data center construction spending continues to surge, driven by artificial intelligence, cloud expansion, and hyperscale computing
With OSHA’s Heat National Emphasis Program (NEP) active and a new federal standard expected, contractors must act now to protect workers and ensure compliance. The Southeast faces unique challenges due
The construction industry in North Carolina and South Carolina has entered a fundamentally different phase. Between 2021 and 2025, many contractors rode a wave of record backlog and price escalation,
Executive Order 14173, formally titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” was signed by President Trump on January 21, 2025, and published in the Federal Register on January 31,
The construction industry across North and South Carolina is facing a stark financial reality in early 2026. According to analysis from Associated Builders and Contractors using Bureau of Labor Statistics
OSHA construction compliance 2026 is a critical topic for contractors, safety managers, and construction business owners operating in North and South Carolina. This article focuses specifically on documentation and inspection
The construction industry in North and South Carolina faces record demand and a workforce that cannot keep pace. North Carolina added 14,400 construction jobs between December 2024 and December 2025—a
Safety leadership stands at the heart of the construction industry’s efforts to create safer, more productive jobsites. Frontline leaders—especially construction supervisors—play a critical role in shaping the jobsite safety climate
Leading contractors in the Carolinas are shifting from lagging indicators (incident logs, OSHA cases) to leading indicators (near misses, observations, pre-task checks) captured in real time via mobile tools.
The impact ABC makes on the industry continues to inspire all of the Carolinas. While we advocate at the State House, Educate Apprentices, educating high school students through the state
Preconstruction planning is the foundational phase of a construction project that occurs after the initial idea but before any physical work begins. For contractors, project managers, estimators, and construction business
Musculoskeletal disorders and soft tissue injuries—strains, sprains, tendonitis, chronic back and shoulder pain—rank among the most frequent and expensive injuries on construction sites. These workplace injuries often exceed costs from
