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  Cash isn’t king. Cash flow is.

  Smart contractors know how long it takes for money to transform from an outgoing expense to an incoming payment.

  Bruce Orr • May 14, 2025

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  How new construction execs can set themselves up to succeed

  Emerging leaders must be flexible in the face of change while also speaking up for what they need, writes consultant Matt Verderamo.

  Matt Verderamo • May 14, 2025

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  Why Trump’s tariffs alone aren’t enough

  Manufacturing projects are complex. Levies aimed at bringing these builds back to the U.S. need to be paired with broader initiatives, writes one construction executive. 

  Brian Gallagher • May 9, 2025

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  What NEPA changes mean for projects, permitting timelines

  The framework for environmental reviews is shifting as federal agencies revise or develop their own implementing regulations, according to attorney Alexaida Collet.

  Alexaida Collet • May 6, 2025

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  Your contract can mitigate tariff impacts, if you know where to look

  Two construction lawyers detail how cost-plus, guaranteed maximum price and lump sum agreements work in light of higher import duties.

  Mason Hester and Austin Moorman • April 21, 2025

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  Why do we set up new hires to fail?

  The construction industry must move away from "sink-or-swim" training and instead provide early career workers with the coaching they need, writes consultant Fulton Cure.

  Fulton Cure • April 15, 2025

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  The AI infrastructure race hits a political reality check

  The AI-driven data center boom has created demand for land, electricity and water, a dynamic that has spawned growing opposition from communities, utility grid operators and regulators.

  Joe Brettell and Jeff Berkowitz • April 14, 2025

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  How to use tech to fill construction’s skills gap

  While new technology can be daunting for workers and managers alike, a venture chief says starting small and educating onsite personnel can help firms stay ahead of the curve.

  Gonzalo Galindo • April 9, 2025

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  Tariffs will change the way projects are financed, delivered

  Rising material costs from President Donald Trump’s trade war are altering how deals are structured and jobs are executed, writes a construction executive.

  Brian Gallagher • April 8, 2025

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  Protecting OSHA protects workers. Slashing its budget is a dangerous mistake.

  Now is the time to invest more — not less — in the agency, writes a safety leader.

  Cam Mackey • April 4, 2025

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  Design-build fosters collaboration, flexibility

  The fastest-growing project delivery method in the U.S. can help contractors control costs, streamline schedules and encourage innovation.

  Lisa Washington • March 27, 2025

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  11 predictions for public contractors under Trump 2.0

  In this volatile environment, adapting quickly and understanding what is important to officials will be critical to government contracting success, writes consultant Mary Scott Nabers.

  Mary Scott Nabers • March 25, 2025

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  You’re not losing on price — you’re losing on process

  Successful construction industry salespeople must hone this core set of competencies in order to win more projects, says consultant Chad Prinkey.

  Chad Prinkey • March 12, 2025

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  Helping women succeed at work starts with better leave

  Supporting parents begins with stronger leave policies, writes a construction executive who gained a new perspective after starting her own family.

  Rebecca Ozols Goss • March 5, 2025

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  Alternative delivery methods can help speed, simplify civil projects

  What’s behind acronyms like CMAR, DB, PDB and P3s? A transportation construction expert explains.

  Sami Soufi • Feb. 19, 2025

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  Why not to be the lowest bidder

  Competing on price matters, but it is only part of consistently winning work, says consultant Chad Prinkey.

  Chad Prinkey • Feb. 6, 2025

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  Why navigating uncertainty will be key to construction gains in 2025

  JLL’s Louis Molinini walks through the impacts of the new administration, higher material prices and a continued focus on resilience for contractors.

  Louis Molinini • Jan. 30, 2025

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  We need another infrastructure law

  Carlo Scissura has a message for Congress and President Trump: Building a stronger country can’t stop now.

  Carlo Scissura • Jan. 16, 2025

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  Why mentorship matters

  Initiatives like the ACE Mentor Program create a two-way street of learning, writes a preconstruction professional who works with high school students.

  Ratan Lal • Jan. 9, 2025

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  Resolve to win more jobs in the new year

  Running a construction company is hard, but these steps can lead to a more profitable business, writes consultant Matt Verderamo.

  Matt Verderamo • Jan. 9, 2025

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  Construction leaders eye estate planning as tax changes loom

  For construction company owners considering succession options, the early months of 2025 are an important implementation time, writes a CPA.

  Anita Mahamed • Jan. 6, 2025

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  Why construction productivity growth is lagging — and what to do about it

  From 2000 to 2022, global construction productivity improved only 10%, just one-fifth the rate of the overall economy, write McKinsey & Co. partners.

  Jan Mischke, Kevin Stokvis and Koen Vermeltfoort • Jan. 2, 2025

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  Why construction must use technology to build technology

  The semiconductor industry is experiencing unprecedented growth and needs facilities that can match its rise. Here’s how the construction industry can answer the call.

  Darin Hart • Dec. 18, 2024

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  Healthcare construction a key part of US infrastructure

  Contractors that are prepared to deliver medical facilities will be in high demand in 2025, writes a construction consultant.

  Mary Scott Nabers • Dec. 10, 2024

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  Trump’s push for deregulation a double-edged sword for construction

  The president-elect’s focus on slashing red tape could be problematic for contractors and developers, writes a construction risk management expert.

  Christopher Ward • Dec. 5, 2024

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