Feb. 3-9, 2026

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Spotify • February 09, 2026
We discuss why North America’s largest construction trade show, CONEXPO, is launching a new “Ground Breakers Stage” specifically aimed at spotlighting future innovation ahead, how industry leading trade associations like AEM and Associated Builders and Contractors took a ‘mixed f

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KSSK-FM • February 08, 2026
Workforce and estimates are based on a January 2025 report from the Associated Builders and Contractors. America, America, you used to be so

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Politics and Policy
Point/Plover Metro Wire • February 05, 2026
To the Editor-I am a proud member of Associated Builders and Contractors here in Wisconsin, I believe strongly in two things: the power of free markets and the dignity of hard work. That’s why I’m proud to support the community solar legislation introduced by Senator Patrick Test

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Associated Press • February 05, 2026
February 5, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / -- Associated Builders and Contractors today announced its endorsement of Michael Whatley, former

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The Morning Call • February 09, 2026
political action committee donors include $7,000 from Associated Builders and Contractors, which represents the nonunionized construction

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Alabama Political Reporter • February 05, 2026
the Petroleum and Convenience Marketers of Alabama, the Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama and the Alabama Cattlemen’s

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Tampa Free Press • February 05, 2026
Florida took an important step when it reined in lawsuit abuse. Lawmakers should stay the course, support transparency and make sure our courts serve justice, not outside investors looking for their next return. Steve Cona III, president and CEO of Associated Builders and Contrac

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Lootpress • February 03, 2026
the support of the WV Manufacturers Association, the Associated Builders and Contractors Appalachia, the West Virginia Business and Industry

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Construction Economics
The New York Times • February 04, 2026
... augment it. The company points to forecasts from Associated Builders & Contractors, a trade group, that say the sector in the U.S ...

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The Washington Post • February 07, 2026
that the U.S. needs, said Anirban Basu, chief economist for Associated Builders and Contractors, a construction industry trade group.There

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Fortune • February 07, 2026
construction industry sees greater demand for workers. The Associated Builders and Contractors trade group estimated in a report last month

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MSN.com • February 09, 2026
workforce is getting old. According to the report by Associated Builders and Contractors, the industry estimates the demand of 456,000 new

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Yahoo! Finance • February 03, 2026
labor continues to be top of mind. The associated builders and contractors estimate that approximately 350,000 additional workers are needed

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Homes.com - Blog • February 05, 2026
“rebounded” in December, according to analysis from Associated Builders and Contractors. There were 292,000 construction positions open at

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The Economic Times • February 04, 2026
... augment it. The company points to forecasts from Associated Builders & Contractors, a trade group, that say the sector in the U.S ...

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Hoodline • February 03, 2026
jobs in early 2025, while industry models from the Associated Builders and Contractors estimate annual net new-worker needs in the hundreds

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FactCheck.org • February 06, 2026
Initially, the increases during the Biden years were in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Anirban Basu, chief economist for the Associated Builders and Contractors, an industry trade association, told us in an email. “Supply chain disruptions at the start of the COVID-19 pandemi

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AInvest • February 09, 2026
The construction industry is feeling the heat. The Associated Builders and Contractors group projects the sector will need to bring in

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Engineering News-Record • February 05, 2026
chief economist of Markstein Advisors, who analyzed this data for Associated Builders and Contractors, said in a statement. Additionally, “

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MSN Italia • February 09, 2026
America manca la manodopera edile» denuncia Anirban Basu, chief economist della Associated Builders and Contractors . Secondo Basu la causa

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Construction Dive • February 06, 2026
hiring, experts say. Dive Insight: Associated Builders and Contractors Chief Economist Anirban Basu highlighted that construction’s hiring

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Springfield Business Journal • February 04, 2026
demand is down from last year, according to data from the Associated Builders and Contractors. The data shows a need for the industry to

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Building Design+Construction • February 09, 2026
prices rose 2.8% in 2025, according to Associated Builders and Contractors analysis. Image by Dyanap from Pixabay Tariffs are having an

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New Jersey Business Magazine • February 06, 2026
than the year prior, largely driven by tariffs, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of the latest U.S. Bureau

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LBM Journal • February 07, 2026
analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors . The analysis found that 60% of states (30

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Facilities Dive • February 04, 2026
residential builds, costs gained 2.8%, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’

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Walls & Ceilings • February 06, 2026
of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors. The analysis found that 60 percent of states (30)

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Pit & Quarry • February 04, 2026
than $100 million in annual revenues.” Anirban Basu, Associated Builders and Contractors “Higher building materials costs due to tariffs,

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Construction Executive • February 09, 2026
demand in balance, according to a new analysis from Associated Builders and Contractors. The model—based on construction spending forecasts,

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Construction Executive • February 06, 2026
work. View all posts Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. http://www.abc.org | Associated Builders and Contractors is a national

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Construction Superintendent • February 09, 2026
0.6% in December compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor

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New York Construction Report • February 05, 2026
6% in December from the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data

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Workforce Development
Construction Executive • February 04, 2026
Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling to the ABC Institute— Associated Builders and Contractors’ Florida East Coast Chapter’s education

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Construction Executive • February 03, 2026
Construction Executive , an award-winning magazine published by Associated Builders and Contractors, is the leading source for news, market

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Chapter News and Awards
Associated Press • February 09, 2026
View the 2026 Top Performers lists at abc.org/topperformers . Erika Walter Associated Builders and Contractors ewalter@abc.org

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Greater Baton Rouge Business Report • February 09, 2026
honors, accounting for four out of the top five spots on the Associated Builders and Contractors' annual Top Performers list. Turner Indus…

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Insurance Journal • February 03, 2026
political roles with the American Institute of Architects, Associated Builders and Contractors, and in complex domestic litigation practice.

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The Telegraph • February 04, 2026
and construction. He is an active member of the Associated Builders and Contractors Alabama Chapter, Associated General Contractors and the

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citybiz • February 05, 2026
Jonathan Carter Jonathan Carter Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast (ABC-FEC) announced today that Jonathan Carter has

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citybiz • February 03, 2026
the National Association of Women in Construction and the Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia. “Kelly brings a powerful

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WTRC-FM • February 05, 2026
Rink project received the Award of Excellence from the Associated Builders and Contractors Excellence in Construction Competition. The Ice

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Delaware Business Times • February 04, 2026
the Delaware Workforce Development Board and the Delaware Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors. “It’s always been my position

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Delaware Business Now • February 09, 2026
Moultrie Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Delaware Chapter will host its annual Women in Construction Summit, TrailblazHERS:

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LBM Journal • February 09, 2026
iStock Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2026 Top Performers lists, recognizing its contractor members’ outstanding

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BIC Magazine • February 06, 2026
Osterberger speaks with Michael Richter, CEO and President of Associated Builders and Contractors of Greater Houston, at the ABC Houston

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Contractor Magazine • February 09, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC — Associated Builders and Contractors has released its 2026 Top Performers lists, recognizing member contractors for

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BIC Magazine • February 04, 2026
Jeremy Osterberger with BIC Alliance interviews Michael Richter with Associated Builders and Contractors of Greater Houston at the ABC State

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Construction Executive • February 03, 2026
Privacy ABC Contact and Support Follow Follow Follow Follow © Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. 2025 | All Rights Reserved

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Building Indiana • February 06, 2026
South Bend has received the Award of Excellence from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Excellence in Construction Competition.

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School Construction News • February 05, 2026
earned a Top Construction Professional Under 40 Award from Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Tennessee. He holds a bachelor’s

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