ABC to Host National Construction Trade Championships and Management Competition in Salt Lake City on March 19

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19—In one month, more than 200 of the country’s top construction professionals in trades like carpentry, drywall, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and welding will compete at the premier skilled trades contest in Salt Lake City at Associated Builders and Contractors’ 37th annual National Craft Championships.   NCC highlights lifelong learning in construction, drawing the country’s […]

What Damp Proofing Is and How It Differs From Waterproofing

Damp proofing and below-grade waterproofing are often lumped together, often right up until water appears where it does not belong.  On paper, they sound similar, yet they’re designed to handle very different conditions below grade. That difference affects material selection, detailing, and the risk of leaks that can lead to costly repairs. For property owners […]

US led global hotel construction pipeline in Q4 as luxury drove growth

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The total global hotel construction pipeline reached a record high of 15,922 projects, representing roughly 2.4 million rooms, in the fourth quarter of 2025, Lodging Econometrics reported Wednesday. The global pipeline increased 1% year over […]