Birmingham, Ala. (Aug. 17, 2023) — Construction Business Owner Magazine and Digital Media (CBO), a prominent name in the construction industry for its insightful content and innovative approach, is proud to announce the appointment of Megan Beam as its new editor. With an extensive background in communications and content creation spanning over 15 years, Beam brings a wealth of expertise and experience to her role. 
 

WASHINGTON (Aug. 14, 2023) — During the State of the Union address, President Joe Biden committed to ensuring construction materials used in federally funded infrastructure projects are made in America. Delivering on the president’s commitments, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has released final guidance to boost the use of American-made goods in infrastructure projects.

WASHINGTON (Aug. 15, 2023) — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 9.3 months in July, according to an ABC member survey conducted July 20 to Aug. 4. The reading is up by 0.6 months since July 2022.