ABC Contractor Backlog, Confidence Slip in October

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Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.4 months in October, according to an ABC member survey conducted Oct. 20-Nov. 4. The reading is down 0.1 months since September but unchanged from October 2024. Backlog was flat or increased on a monthly basis in each of the three industries considered in this survey. Backlog for respondents that do not primarily operate in any one industry—generally the smallest contractors responding to the survey—fell sharply for the month and stands at just 5.8 months. ABC’s Construction Confidence Index reading for sales was unchanged in October, while the … Read more

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SMACNA Names 2025 Safety Innovator of the Year

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The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association named P1 Construction, headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, as the recipient of its 2025 Safety Innovator of the Year Award. The honor, presented in collaboration with SMACNA Premier Partners Milwaukee Tool and Federated Insurance, honors the company which has demonstrated an innovative safety idea, concept or best practice that has led to measurable improvement in its safety program or culture. Greg Sweeney, P1 safety director, and Don Campbell, P1 vice president, accepted the award on behalf of the company at SMACNA’s Annual Business Meeting, the premier event of the year that gathers … Read more

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Skilled Trades for Active Duty, Veteran Military Members in Honor of Veteran’s Day

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By: Chad Ogle, Vice President of High School Admissions After years of dedicated service to the country, U.S military members leave their enlistment to return to civilian life, but many veterans find this transition incredibly difficult especially when it comes to finding employment. According to a study produced by the Wounded Warrior Project, 40% of veterans struggle to find full-time employment after their contract ends and about a third of veterans who do find work get jobs below their skill level. The skilled trades are becoming a viable option for veterans and active-duty members looking to transition out of their … Read more

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Concrete Industry Management Program Launches New Website

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The Concrete Industry Management program – a business-intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – announced the launch of its newly redesigned website. The new site offers a user-friendly experience with enhanced navigation and features, serving as a comprehensive digital hub for prospective students, program universities, industry partners and alumni. The primary goal of the new website is to provide accessible and in-depth information about the CIM program’s unique educational and career opportunities. It features detailed descriptions of the Bachelor of Science degree program available at each of its five program … Read more

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ACI Concrete Convention Brings Concrete Industry Together in Baltimore, Maryland

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The concrete community came together in Baltimore, Maryland, in celebration of the 200th ACI Concrete Convention, the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete. Close to 2,500 professionals and students from more than 70 countries attended, including researchers, practitioners and industry leaders, to share knowledge and drive innovation in the design, construction, maintenance and repair of concrete projects. Over four days, attendees participated in educational sessions, networking events, committee meetings and a student competition, totaling more than 100 hours of industry-leading content. The ACI Convention kicked off with the Egg Protection Device Student Competition, where the objective was to design and … Read more

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