Construction Executive

ABC's Construction Executive magazine covers business and technology topics for U.S. commercial, industrial and specialty contractors.

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

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📊 Construction showed small signs of momentum in June—but input price escalation and reemerging labor shortages could put pressure on contractor margins ahead. Backlog surged to a three-year high and construction input prices are up nearly 10% over the past year.

🔗 Get the full June economic roundup here: https://t.co/2ZKjytoabZ

#ConstructionEconomy #ConstructionIndustry #EconomicOutlook

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

🦺@TrueLook's 2026 State of Construction Site Security Report reveals construction theft and jobsite break-ins are on the rise—and rising material costs and organized criminal activity are only making it worse.

🔗 See key findings here: https://t.co/0DdOac9sO1

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📅 Tomorrow: Join @ABCNational chief economist Anirban Basu as he updates commercial construction contractors on general economic conditions affecting the current construction landscape—and more—in CE's 2026 Mid-Year Construction Economic Update and Forecast webinar.

🔗 Register for free here: https://t.co/fSA5zjSMdW

Sponsored by GCPay and Intuit @QuickBooks.

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🏗️ Virnetta Woodbury, project manager at @BrasfieldGorrie, goes beyond her job description—authoring a workbook to introduce children and teens to construction and other careers.

🗣️ "The students don't know what they don't know, and they don't always know those careers are out there," says Woodbury.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/kejZF46ssh

#ConstructionCareers #WomenInConstruction #WorkforceDevelopment

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

📅 Tomorrow: Join @ABCNational chief economist Anirban Basu as he updates commercial construction contractors on general economic conditions affecting the current construction landscape—and more—in CE's 2026 Mid-Year Construction Economic Update and Forecast webinar.

🔗 Register for free here: https://t.co/fSA5zjSMdW

Sponsored by GCPay and Intuit @QuickBooks.

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

⚽ From a phone call to the @FIFAWorldCup stage—@NEXCourtTX founder Mark Kundysek is bringing seven mini-pitches to Dallas's World Cup location.

🔗 Read our interview with him: https://t.co/7pTbkMv5PP

#ConstructionIndustry #SportsConstruction #FIFAWorldCup

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

🎓 Since 2007, @DFI_Tweets Educational Trust has awarded nearly $2.7 million in scholarships and grants to support the next generation of deep foundations professionals.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/MGlpbmuAR3

#ConstructionIndustry #WorkforceDevelopment #SkilledTrades

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

🏆 Adapt. Modify. Overcome. That's the motto that took Jason White from competing in ABC's National Craft Championship to winning @ABCNational's 2026 Craft Professional of the Year Award.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/1WsfUpnbbF

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

🏗️ How do you renovate a hospital without disrupting patient care? @SkanskaUSA's secret sauce: strong communication, careful planning and strategic scheduling.

🔗 See how it's done: https://t.co/gylccg2rwR

#ConstructionIndustry #Healthcare #ConstructionManagement

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

📅 Don't miss CE's 2026 Mid-Year Construction Economic Update and Forecast webinar, hosted by @ABCNational chief economist Anirban Basu—featuring key metrics, perspectives and insights into the disruptive factors impacting the economy.

Get registered for next week's free webinar here: https://t.co/l7FQQXjCXz

Sponsored by GCPAY and @QuickBooks.

#ConstructionEconomy #ConstructionIndustry #Webinar

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

🦅 As the nation's 250th birthday approaches, @ABCNational President and CEO Michael Bellaman encourages reflection on the blessings of being part of this country's success.

🗣️"As we celebrate America's 250th birthday, let us take a moment to reflect on and appreciate the blessings we share as Americans. We are truly fortunate to call this country home. What a nation. God bless America," says Bellaman.

🔗 Read the full reflection in our article: https://t.co/2PMZFw7S0D

#America250 #ConstructionIndustry #Leadership

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

📊 What separates top-performing construction projects from the rest? Better planning, technology adoption and safety leadership—according to a new @ABCNational analysis.

🔗 See what industry experts had to say: https://t.co/gC9iV8ULfu

#ConstructionIndustry #ConstructionManagement #SafetyLeadership

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

🏆 "Everything that you want in life is only going to come from sacrifice and hard work," says Nyoki Mokeba, @ABCNational's 2026 Young Professional of the Year and corporate director of equipment sourcing at Performance Contractors.

🔗 Read his story: https://t.co/WeCrq0FMAd

#ConstructionIndustry #YoungProfessional #ConstructionCareers

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

📅 Join @ABCNational chief economist Anirban Basu for the 2026 Mid-Year Construction Economic Update and Forecast Webinar—featuring key metrics, perspectives and insights into the disruptive factors impacting the economy.

🔗 Register for free: https://t.co/LLmj4QAQEd

Sponsored by GCPAY.
#ConstructionEconomy #ConstructionIndustry #Webinar

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

🎨🏗️ The fantastical, interactive new art exhibit, Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave is pushing the boundaries of conventional construction.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/jGZupC0t2R

#ConstructionDesign #Architecture #Houston

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

🏆 "I get to help and be a part of these individuals' lives changing—like what happened for me when I was an apprentice," says Tatton Kilmer, @ABCNational's 2026 Craft Instructor of the Year.

After entering the trades in 2007, Kilmer has spent 13 years as a plumbing instructor at @ABCSOCAL1 giving others the same opportunity he had.

🔗 Check out his story: https://t.co/z1t8VSp33O

#ConstructionCareers #SkilledTrades #Apprenticeship

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

🦺 A strong safety culture isn't just good practice—it's how construction leaders protect their workforce and build long-term resilience. 

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/s29qLCT4B2

#ConstructionSafety #SafetyLeadership #WorkplaceSafety

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

🏗️ Gen Z construction students thrive in collaborative, tech-forward environments—so why are they entering trades that feel archaic?

🔗 Learn how companies can bridge the gap: https://t.co/pjjOt6Rsyf

#ConstructionIndustry #GenZ #WorkforceDevelopment