Construction Association Membership Benefits
You’re busy. You’re managing crews, bidding jobs, and dealing with deadlines that seem to get tighter every day. What if one commitment could actually make every other part of your
You’re busy. You’re managing crews, bidding jobs, and dealing with deadlines that seem to get tighter every day. What if one commitment could actually make every other part of your
You’ve probably noticed a lot of buzz about new construction projects across the state. Massive buildings are popping up, but they aren’t your typical office towers or warehouses. A considerable
On Oct. 8, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., reintroduced the Employee Rights Act, which would modernize federal labor law to protect workers. The bill mandates secret ballots in union representation elections,
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8.5 months in September, according to an ABC member survey conducted Sept. 22 to Oct. 6.
October isn’t just about pumpkin spice and cooler weather. For an entire industry, this month is a critical time for building the future. This is the purpose of Careers in
You’ve probably got a drone in your truck right now. For years, they’ve been your eyes in the sky on job sites across Central Texas, saving you time and money.
Associated Builders and Contractors applauds Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., for the reintroduction of the bipartisan H.R. 5494, the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act.
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell from 8.8 months in July to 8.5 months in August, according to an ABC member survey conducted Aug.
Four years of classroom learning and on-the-job training launch careers in a high-demand trade
The construction industry is built on strength. We value hard work, toughness, and getting the job done. This industry demands a lot from its people, both physically and mentally, and
Take a moment to look around. The building you’re in didn’t just appear overnight. The lights flick on at the touch of a switch, and clean water flows from the
The construction industry had 306,000 job openings on the last day of July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’
You’ve seen a construction project start with all the hope in the world. But then, little things start to go wrong. A slight delay here, an unexpected cost there. Suddenly,
At ABC Central Texas, we believe that every worker deserves to return home safe and healthy at the end of the day. Safety is not just a regulatory requirement—it’s a
Over the July 4 weekend, Texas was hit with devastating flooding from massive rain storms, bringing widespread damage. As of the morning of July 7, more than 80 people, including at least
The national June 2025 not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rate was 3.4%, a 0.1% increase from June 2024, according to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released today
On July 27, the U.S. Department of Labor announced programs from six agencies designed to help the regulated community voluntarily assess and improve compliance with federal labor laws. The programs are aimed at strengthening
On July 14, the U.S. Department of Labor updated its guidance on penalty and debt collection procedures, outlined in the Penalties and Debt Collection section of OSHA’s Field Operations Manual, to help minimize
Bluebeam construction software has become an indispensable tool in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry. It is fundamentally changing how construction professionals collaborate and manage projects from start to
