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AI for Impact: How to Harness Its Power Today
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AI for Impact: How to Harness Its Power Today

Contractors need to adapt to AI-enhanced search results if they wish to remain relevant.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
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July 30, 2025
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AI is revolutionizing the construction industry, and forward-thinking contractors like Josey Parks are proving that integrating smart tools into everyday operations can dramatically enhance customer experience, efficiency, and growth.
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Construction Hiring Stalls Again in June, Signaling Industry Caution, ABC Reports

Hiring in the U.S. construction sector remained sluggish in June, reflecting ongoing uncertainty and cautious sentiment across the industry.
July 29, 2025
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Hiring in the U.S. construction sector remained sluggish in June, reflecting ongoing uncertainty and cautious sentiment across the industry.



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ABC: Contractor Optimism Grows as ABC’s Backlog Indicator Rebounds in June

The associated group reports its CBI rose in June.
July 15, 2025
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The associated group reports its CBI rose in June.


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ABC Economist Hosts Mid-Year Construction Outlook Webinar July 16

Construction executive’s 2025 mid-year construction economic update and forecast webinar.
July 10, 2025
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Construction executive’s 2025 mid-year construction economic update and forecast webinar.


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MCA Releases 2025 Market Study

The association's market study shows growth for the metal construction industry.
July 9, 2025
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The association's market study shows growth for the metal construction industry.


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Walls & Ceilings Top 50 Contractors 2025

LAST CALL: Enter Now for W&C Top 50 Contractors

W&C’s Top 50 submissions page is still open for your entries.
July 4, 2025
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W&C’s Top 50 submissions page is still open for your entries.  


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ABC: Construction Hiring Remains Sluggish in May

The group reports that the month of May had slower job starts.
July 1, 2025
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The group reports that the month of May had slower job starts.


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GMS Enters Into Agreement With The Home Depot to Be Acquired by SRS Distribution

The powerhouse distributor accepts the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer's bid.
June 30, 2025
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The powerhouse distributor accepts the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer's bid.


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ACA Says U.S. Needs One Million Tons of Cement by 2028

New industry report predicts U.S. will need 1 million tons of cement for AI infrastructure by 2028.
June 21, 2025
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New industry report predicts U.S. will need 1 million tons of cement for AI infrastructure by 2028.


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Trump Administration Fails To Rescind Biden’s Anti-Merit Labor Mandate, Says ABC

The association says it will continue to fight PLA mandate in court.
June 13, 2025
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The association says it will continue to fight PLA mandate in court.  


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