Top-Performing 2026 Construction Companies Named by ABC

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Associated Builders and Contractors recently released its 2026 Top Performers lists, recognizing its contractor members’ outstanding achievements in health and safety, quality and project excellence, ranked by number of hours worked. “These contractors — which build the nation’s most enduring, innovative, high-quality construction projects — develop smart strategies that create a clear path for success, regardless of the circumstances,” said Michael Bellaman, ABC president and CEO. “ABC Top Performers all share commonalities like participation in ABC’s STEP Health and Safety Management System and ABC’s Accredited Quality Contractor credential. They find opportunity amid uncertainty, embrace competition, cultivate positive company culture, prioritize … Read more

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Miron Construction Earns Wellness Council of Wisconsin Mental Health in the Workplace Certificate

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Mircon Construction recently received the Mental Health in the Workplace certificate from the Wellness Council of Wisconsin.The certificate is designed to help Wisconsin-based organizations build and sustain a mentally healthy work environment by focusing on five essential pillars: awareness and education, leadership engagement, policies and procedures, employee support and inclusion and measurement and growth. Miron has a broad range of policies and initiatives that reflect care for the mental well-being of the team, including: The Miron Mental Health Hub Redefining TOUGH program Excellence Tips of the Day focused on mental well-being Be More than a Bystander Training Access to free … Read more

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Outstanding Precast Concrete Projects Honored with PCI Design Awards

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San Francisco’s tallest affordable housing project, a striking addition to the skyline in Detroit, Michigan and a bridge providing a vital link in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, are just a few of the compelling precast concrete projects that received 2026 PCI Design Awards, presented by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute. Now in its 63rd year, the PCI Design Awards recognize the most creative and innovative uses of precast concrete. Panels of engineers, architects and precast concrete producers judge all submittals. The buildings and transportation categories are judged on aesthetic, structural and versatility use; site, energy and operational efficiency and risk reduction; and resiliency, … Read more

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National Careers in Trades Week Builds Awareness for Rewarding, Essential Skilled-Trade Jobs

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National Careers in Trades Week, April 6-10, comes at an opportune time for people seeking rewarding, essential careers with excellent pay and strong benefits, including healthcare and pensions. While U.S. workers are experiencing a stagnant job market with fewer job postings and positions that are harder to secure, well-compensated skilled-trade job openings keep growing due to infrastructure and other projects vital to the economy. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, professions in the skilled trades will experience faster-than-average job growth between 2024 and 2034, with the Occupational Outlook predicting over 600,000 construction job openings each year and a median … Read more

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 Showcases Innovation + Industry Momentum

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Spanning more than 3 million square feet of exhibit space and featuring over 2,000 exhibitors, CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 drew more than 140,000 construction professionals from 128 countries to Las Vegas, Nevada. Held March 3-7, the event brought together contractors, manufacturers, technology leaders and workforce advocates to showcase new equipment, emerging technologies and solutions designed to help the construction sector build more efficiently, safely and sustainably — while maintaining strong industry momentum. Highlights included: Innovations to define the next jobsite Across the show floor, manufacturers unveiled technologies and equipment designed to define the next generation of construction jobsites, while technology innovators across … Read more

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