ABC’s 2026 Construction Economy Forecast Shows Mixed Signals

ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu isn’t calling for a recession in 2026—but he’s not celebrating, either. Speaking at the Construction Executive’s 2025 Q3 Construction Economic Update and Forecast on October 8th, Basu described an economy that’s “built on a narrow foundation of growth” with resilience driven by artificial intelligence infrastructure and stock market wealth. But … Continued

Contractor Playbook 2026: Double Down on Public Works

Why Smaller Contractors Should Bet on Public Works in the Year Ahead By Shandon Harbour, President & CEO of ABC San Diego It’s that time when construction businesses are looking forward to 2026. They’re figuring out what they need to budget for and asking some key questions: How should we allocate our limited resources to … Continued