Construction Backlog Indicator Falls Sharply in November, Confidence in Profit Margins Dips

Construction backlog is down for December, but contractor confidence is high. Are projects dwindling or is productivity ramping up? WASHINGTON, Dec. 16—Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.1 months in November, according to an ABC member survey conducted Nov. 20 to Dec. 8. The reading is down 0.3 months since […]

Joint Statement | To Migrate is a fundamental human right and a movement of resistance!

Joint Statement on International Migrants Day, December 18, 2025 On December 13th, several migrant organizations came together with engaged social movements to exchange experiences and strategies – and here we share some highlight reflections. Migrants in a global and regional context This year, the International Migrants Day comes on December 18th amid an unprecedented forced […]

Preventing Workplace Fires in 2025 with AI Detection

Why Workplace Fires Still Happen in 2025: How Early Fire Detection with AI Can Prevent Them Despite decades of technological advancements, stricter safety regulations, and improved fire-resistant materials, workplace fires continue to make headlines even in 2025. Every year, high-risk industrial sites like manufacturing plants, construction zones, and energy facilities report fire incidents that could […]