Feb. 17-23, 2026

2026 Media Mentions Dashboard:

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Broadcast
YouTube • February 24, 2026
The biggest show of construction tech innovations is just around the corner: CONEXPO-CON/AGG. “The Future of Construction Technology” Patrick Scarpati Director of Construction Technology and Innovation, with Associated Builders and Contractors. 🚧 ABC apprenticeship grad 🚧 Licensed...

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KNVA (CW) • February 20, 2026
according to associated builders and contractors, The construction industry will need about 349,000 new workers this year to meet demand for

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WSBAM Atlanta • February 21, 2026
with the tariffs. Bill Anderson, president and CEO of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia, says they are really hoping to see

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WDAFDT (FOX) • February 23, 2026
group that want to see prevailing wage requirements expanded is the Associated Builders and contractors. >> Their president says this would

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Politics and Policy
Yahoo! Finance • February 20, 2026
HVAC and electrical systems and fixtures, said Anirban Basu, chief economist at Associated Builders and Contractors. In the near term,

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Yahoo! News • February 23, 2026
see prevailing wage requirements expanded is the Heart of America Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Their President Michele Roberts

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Yahoo! News • February 23, 2026
non-union contractor associations — the Minnesota chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors and the National Federation of Independent

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Associated Press • February 18, 2026
based on merit.” Attachment Percentage of Nonunion Construction Workers Donna Reichle Associated Builders and Contractors reichle@abc.org

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tED Magazine • February 20, 2026
WASHINGTON — According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2025 Union Members

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Hoodline • February 22, 2026
Opponents cited in testimony and commentary include the Associated Builders & Contractors Rocky Mountain Chapter, the Colorado Hospital

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1819 News • February 21, 2026
and district attorneys from 33 counties have endorsed him. The Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama signed on. His campaign has

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WSBB-FM • February 20, 2026
on tariffs. Bill Anderson, president and CEO of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia, said it could bring down prices for

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Engineering News-Record • February 20, 2026
during renewed trade actions in 2025. Associated Builders and Contractors Chief Economist Anirban Basu said the ruling could ease pressure

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USGlass • February 23, 2026
Industry Reaction and Economic Outlook Anirban Basu, chief economist for the Associated Builders and Contractors, says that given the

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Construction Economics
The New York Times • February 20, 2026
s a winner take all construction economy,” said Anirban Basu, the chief economist at Associated Builders and Contractors, a trade group. “If

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Yahoo! Finance • February 19, 2026
at some point over the next 12 months, said Anirban Basu, chief economist at Associated Builders and Contractors, in a recent webinar. · CFO

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette • February 22, 2026
continues to affect construction spending. Anirban Basu , chief economist for the Associated Builders and Contractors, an industry trade

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KXAN-TV • February 19, 2026
real,” he said. According to trade association Associated Builders and Contractors, the construction industry needs to attract 349,000 new

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El Diario • February 20, 2026
la construcción que lo gana todo", dijo Anirban Basu, economista jefe de Associated Builders and Contractors, un grupo comercial. "Si eres

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Fair Observer • February 22, 2026
and threats — the stick. According to Anirban Basu, chief economist for the Associated Builders and Contractors, “With CHIPS Act-enabled

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Telemundo 20 San Diego • February 18, 2026
Estados Unidos no cuenta con suficientes trabajadores en la construcción, electricistas y plomeros para cubrir la demanda actual. Se estima que el país necesita hasta 350 mil trabajadores adicionales, de acuerdo con un estudio de la Asociación de Constructores y Contratistas de S

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Glass Magazine • February 17, 2026
illustrates the depth of the challenge. Associated Builders and Contractors Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) projects that the U

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Construction Business Owner Magazine • February 18, 2026
services, according to a proprietary model developed and released by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). In 2027, the industry will

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El Latino San Diego • February 18, 2026
adicionales en 2026 , de acuerdo con datos recientes de Associated Builders and Contractors. La cifra, considerada una de las más altas en

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Workforce Development
Yahoo! Finance • February 23, 2026
Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) 2 Associated Builders and Contractors, 2026 Construction Industry Needs 3 The Harris Poll:

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wikiHow • February 19, 2026
professional organizations such as Associated General Contractors, Associated Builders and Contractors and the National Association of Home

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Construction Dive • February 20, 2026
” he said. Joe Xavier, senior director of safety for Associated Builders and Contractors, also welcomed the decline, but called for action.

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Construction Dive • February 19, 2026
keep up with demand this year, according to data from Associated Builders and Contractors. Programs like TC2 could represent a step in the

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citybiz • February 17, 2026
of Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast Sonny Maken, Chief Operating Officer of Associated Builders and Contractors

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Metal Construction News • February 22, 2026
in trades will compete in Salt Lake City, Utah at the Associated Builders and Contractors ’ (ABC) 37 th annual National Craft Championships

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Construction Defect Journal • February 23, 2026
courtesy of Construction Safety Week, Construction Executive , a publication of Associated Builders and Contractors. All rights reserved.

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Technology
Urban Land • February 19, 2026
” said Patrick Scarpati, director of construction technology and innovation for Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), the U.S.

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Chapter News and Awards
Associated Press • February 18, 2026
board of directors of the Florida East Coast Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, as well as on the Murphy Construction Program

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Midland Daily News • February 20, 2026
Ieuter Insurance Group Three Rivers Corporation ranks 87th on Associated Builders and Contractors’ 2026 Top Performers lists, an annual

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citybiz • February 17, 2026
Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast (ABC-FEC) today announced six member companies landed on ABC National’s 2026 Top

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The Herald Times Reporter • February 17, 2026
C.E. Building Service won three Gold Awards from the Associated Builders & Contractors of Wisconsin. The company was recognized for its work

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WhosOnTheMove.com • February 23, 2026
Association (SCEDA), the Urban Land Institute (ULI), and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas). Warmoth

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WhosOnTheMove.com • February 18, 2026
family construction in the Southeast. McCrory is consistently honored by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) as a Top Performer, a

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Construction Forum STL • February 17, 2026
and general contracting services, earned a spot on the Associated Builders and Contractors’ 2026 Top Performers List . This recognition

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Delaware Business Times • February 23, 2026
DOVER — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Delaware Chapter will host its annual Women in Construction Summit, TrailblazHERS:

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