News & Guides
Practical guides and industry news for GC estimators — covering subcontractor management, bid management, prequalification, and construction communications.
How GC Preconstruction Quality Affects Your Loan Draw Schedule
Poor GC preconstruction work costs developers more than budget overruns. See how budget accuracy and schedule reliability directly affect draw timing.
By Zachary Norman
ABC Names New VP of Safety and Workforce: Joel Thames Steps In
ABC taps Joel Thames of Performance Contractors as VP of safety and workforce development. Here's what the appointment signals for the industry.
Via Construction Executive
May 2026 Construction Economic Roundup: What the Data Shows
Volatile mid-year economic signals are putting GC estimators on edge. Here's what the May 2026 data means for your bid pipeline and cost assumptions.
Via Construction Executive
Single-Family Starts Drop in April: What It Means for GC Pipelines
Single-family housing starts fell in April under pressure from high construction costs, labor shortages, and financing expenses. Here's what GC estimators need to know.
Via NAHB Eye on Housing
Why a Smaller Subcontractor List Gets You Better Bids on Bid Day
More sub invites doesn't mean better coverage. Here's why GCs get stronger bids by going deeper with fewer, better-qualified subs.
By Zachary Norman
CFMC 2026 in Las Vegas: Financial Leadership for GC Principals
AGC and CFMA open registration for the 2026 Construction Financial Management Conference in Las Vegas, October 28–30.
Via AGC News
Highway Bill BUILD America 250 Act: What GCs Need to Know
The House released a bipartisan five-year highway reauthorization bill. Here's what it means for GC estimators watching the infrastructure pipeline.
Via AGC News
Work Zone Crash Data Shows Rising Risk for Highway GCs
A new AGC and HCSS study finds distracted driving is the top threat in highway work zones, with implications for GC safety planning and bid estimates.
Via AGC News
Net-Zero School Construction: High Stakes for GC Estimators
Public school net-zero projects carry compounding risks for GCs: rising costs, aging infrastructure, and performance standards that shift mid-bid.
Via Construction Executive
OSHA Deregulatory Changes GC Estimators Need to Watch
OSHA's proposed deregulatory changes reviewed by ACCSH could shift compliance costs and subcontractor requirements for construction employers.
Via AGC News
Red Flags in a Sub Bid That Signal Change Orders Are Coming
Learn how to spot exclusions, vague allowances, and missing line items in a sub bid before you plug the number into your estimate.
By Zachary Norman
Somatic Awareness Training and What It Means for Jobsite Safety
Construction Executive covers somatic awareness training as a tool for reducing stress-driven safety incidents on jobsites.
Via Construction Executive