Private Nonresidential Construction Slows for Fourth Straight Month in January Despite Jump in Data Center Spending
WASHINGTON, March 23—Total nonresidential construction spending was virtually unchanged in January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis
Construction Employment Rebounds by 26,000 in March
Following a slow-hiring rate in February, March saw 26,000 jobs added to the construction industry.
Slowest Rate of Construction Hiring on Record in February
The construction industry had 202,000 job openings on the last day of February.
Construction Backlog Indicator Rebounds in February, Contractor Confidence Grows
Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.1 months in February.
Construction Input Prices Surge in February
February construction input prices are up a modest 1.3%.
Construction Hiring Remained Slow in January
Recent BLS JOLTS data reveals slow construction hiring in January.
ABC Names 2026’s Top Craft Instructor, Craft Pro, Young Pro and Safety Pro
Announcing ABC's 2026 Construction Workforce Award winners.
ABC Supports Trump Administration’s Critical Improvements to Apprenticeship Programs
“ABC strongly supports the DOL’s bold new approach to addressing longstanding concerns with registered apprenticeship programs."
Construction Backlog Indicator Rebounds in February, Contractor Confidence Grows
After a downward start to the year due to construction job losses and materials price increases, contractor confidence and backlog is back up.
Construction Materials Prices Surge in January, Driven Again by Tariffs
The tariffs have been struck down, but they are still reeking havoc on construction materials prices.
DOL Proposes to Rescind Biden-Era Independent Contractor Rule
“The 2024 final rule creates an ambiguous and difficult-to-interpret standard for determining independent contractor status."
ABC Statement on President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address
ABC releases a statement following President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address.
Nearly 90% of U.S. Construction Workers Are Not Union Members
Over the last two years, the number of merit shop contractors has been steadily increasing.
ABC to Host National Construction Trade Championships and Management Competition in Salt Lake City on March 19
In just under one month, some of the top craft competitors will convene in Salt Lake City to show off their skills at ABC Convention.
Nonresidential Construction Adds Solid 27,900 Jobs in January
Slow and steady wins the race, and that also goes for jobs numbers.
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Falls to Four-Year Low in January; Contractor Confidence Grows
ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator is tracking a steady decline.
Top-Performing 2026 Construction Companies Named by ABC
ABC officially announces its 2026 Top Performers list, presented by Construction Executive.
Construction Job Openings Rebound in December, Up 87,000 Year Over Year
Construction needs more workers and it shows by the increase in job openings.
All But Five States Had Construction Unemployment Rates Below 8% in December 2025
The South, Midwest and Hawaii had the lowest construction unemployment rates of December 2025.
Tariffs Drive Construction Materials Prices Up 2.8% in 2025
Construction materials prices increased 2.8% last year, with natural gas up a whopping 34.8%.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Remained Stagnant in October
On a monthly basis, nonresidential spending was up in 9 of 16 categories, but still lacks momentum overall.