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 Executive @ConstructionMag]

🦺 Fatigue management isn't wellness—it's risk control.

Worker fatigue raises injury risks through slower reaction times, decreased situational awareness and impaired judgment. 

🔗 Here's how construction companies can address it: https://t.co/vHRHD6oZ0a

#ConstructionSafety #WorkplaceSafety #RiskManagement

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

📊 The 2026 construction outlook isn't bleak or booming—it rewards discipline.

Key shifts to watch:
- Slower market raises expectations
- Financial discipline remains critical
- Data center demand creates uneven opportunities
- Technology moves from option to expectation

🔗 Full outlook here: https://t.co/RqbHLf1mhC

#ConstructionIndustry #ConstructionEconomy #BusinessStrategy

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

🏗️ @ABCNational has named Joel Thames of Performance Contractors as its new vice president of health, safety, environment and workforce development.

🗣️ "After nearly 20 years working as a contractor in the industry, I am grateful to contribute on a national scale to an association that has played an important role throughout my career," said Thames.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/WwxKtecUFG

#Leadership #ConstructionIndustry #WorkforceDevelopment

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

♻️ Net-zero schools are increasingly being mandated by policy—and public schools are leading the transition to a lower-carbon future.

Rising utility costs, aging infrastructure and evolving sustainability requirements are accelerating a nationwide shift toward high-performance campuses.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/wBLAz2jy5f

#NetZero #SustainableConstruction #GreenBuilding

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

💡 Construction input prices are up 7.0% year over year—nonresidential is up 7.4%.

🗣️ "These cost pressures will likely weigh on construction activity over the coming months," said Anirban Basu, @ABCNational chief economist. 

🔗 Full breakdown: https://t.co/UHdm9Lz5Ll

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

💻 What do expert contractors really think about the latest construction tech? @TrimbleCorpNews's first-ever Dimensions survey has the answers.

🗣️ "We need to change behavior, which is hard to do...There is a lot that must change. So, we have to encourage people to continue to do more, to commit to the journey," said Trimble's Jon Fingland. 

🔗 Learn more:  https://t.co/amFtBrHexw

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

⚙️ The strongest safety tool on the jobsite? The ability to speak up—and workers are more likely to do that when they feel psychologically safe.

When workers feel trusted, not judged and heard, safety culture improves. 

🔗 Here's how to get there: https://t.co/e8YSlJuVVa

#ConstructionSafety #WorkplaceSafety #MentalHealth @meldmen

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

💡 Not all construction tech is worth the investment. Here's what actually moves the needle—and what to avoid.

✅ Invest in: BIM, reality capture and machine learning, centralized project management software.

⚠️ Think twice about: The metaverse, blockchain for supply chain management, generative design and overvalued tech with uncertain ROI.

🔗 Full breakdown: https://t.co/QlEFMJcOLk

#ConstructionTech #ConstructionIndustry #ConstructionInnovation

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

💡 Nonresidential construction added 19,000 jobs in April—specialty trades led with 12,600 positions. Nonresidential building and heavy and civil engineering added 5,600 and 800 jobs, respectively.

🗣️ "This strength can be traced to surging data center construction spending, which is up 34% over the past year," said Anirban Basu, @ABCNational chief economist.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/Xz7sC3BWru

#ConstructionJobs #ConstructionIndustry #EconomicGrowth

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

📆 This Wednesday: Tune in to our webinar and explore a Q2 construction outlook—featuring data on project starts, market momentum, job and cash forecasting and more.

🔗 Register here:https://t.co/NrpyocCU07

👏 Special thanks to our experts from Dodge, Western Allied Mechanical and 
@prophix.

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

Join us for next week's webinar to learn why job and cash forecasts break down, cash forecasting to improve margin control, improve financial confidence and more.

🔗 Register here: https://t.co/SDVsv6DFVB

👏 Special thanks to our experts from Dodge, Western Allied Mechanical and @prophix.

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

⚠️ Forecasting failures aren’t just a finance issue—they’re a business risk. Join our webinar with experts from Dodge, Western Allied Mechanical and @prophix to learn how leading teams are using CPM technology to stay ahead. 

Learn more and get registered for the webinar here: https://t.co/EegDUbV8ii

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

💡 Mental health is a safety issue—and the construction industry needs to treat it like one.

🔗 See five ways construction leaders can integrate mental health into construction safety protocols and act now: https://t.co/VaDr91gdkm

#MentalHealth #ConstructionSafety #WorkplaceSafety

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

🦺 Construction companies in @ABCNational's STEP® program are nearly 7x safer—and top performers cut incident rates by 85%.

"When leaders refuse to compromise on safety, they set the standard for the entire industry," said Joe Xavier, ABC senior director of health and safety.

📖 See ABC's full 2026 Health and Safety Performance Report, presented by DEWALT here: https://t.co/q7JGLbomyM

#ConstructionSafetyWeek #WorkplaceSafety #STEP

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

⚠️ Forecasting failures aren’t just a finance issue—they’re a business risk. Join our webinar with experts from Dodge, Western Allied Mechanical and @prophix to learn how leading teams are using CPM technology to stay ahead. 

Learn more and get registered for the webinar here: https://t.co/EegDUbV8ii

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

⚠️ #ConstructionSafetyWeek 2026 is finally here and putting a spotlight on jobsite safety is more critical than ever.

In celebration, this week CE is highlighting articles and resources to improve jobsite safety year-round.

🔗 Learn more about this year's Construction Safety Week theme and available resources here: https://t.co/8QVPVhn7j6

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

⚠️ The top business risks of 2026 for construction and engineering firms in 2026 have one thing in common.

According to the 2026 @Allianz Risk Barometer, industry experts identified these top industry risks for 2026 as the threats keeping them up at night: 🔗https://t.co/dO0n8t0nwj

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

⚠️ Not your average apartment building.

Once a run-down 1970s Super 8 motel, The Wilder is now a $6.6 million, award-winning affordable adaptive-reuse multifamily complex in the heart of Nashville. 🔗https://t.co/fsDRlYN38u

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

👷‍♀️ A 45% increase in women in construction over the past decade isn’t simply a diversity metric—it’s helping fill a labor gap the industry can’t ignore. 🔗 https://t.co/D4gztaAbUO

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

⚠️ Construction Safety Week 2026 is approaching—and the industry is being called to think bigger about jobsite safety.

The third technical bulletin, Respect, goes beyond the basics—urging stronger planning, smarter controls and a deeper commitment to preventing serious injuries and fatalities.
🔗https://t.co/qdGxtHgvUl

[Construction Executive @ConstructionMag]

🎨 Local Detroit artists transformed construction hard hats into one-of-a-kind art pieces for @SachseConstruct  annual auction, Hard Hats for Detroit.

2025 collaborations included: @MilwaukeeToolx Bo Shepard, @luxwall_inc April Wagner and @Carhartt x Josh Welton.

🔗 Learn more about the recent auction: https://t.co/nEQdaljF5J