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.
Construction Industry Must Attract 349,000 Workers in 2026 Despite Macroeconomic Headwinds
ABC is projecting a need of nearly 400,000 workers to meet construction demands in 2026; and nearly 500,000 in 2027.
Tariffs Push Construction Materials Prices Higher in November
Tariffs seem here to stay, along with the subsequent rising materials prices.
Construction Backlog Indicator Inches Higher in December, Fueled by Data Center Momentum
Two weeks into the new year and data centers are still bolstering backlogs.
Construction Lost 11,000 Jobs in December, Added Just 14,000 Jobs in 2025
Contrasting November's promising job growth, December yielded disheartening results.
Construction Job Openings Rebound by 90,000 in November 2025
According to the latest JOLTS survey, the U.S. construction industry had only 292,000 job openings as of November 2025.
Every State Had Construction Unemployment Rates Below 10% in September 2025
Start your new year off right with some good news regarding construction unemployment patterns.
House Passes ABC-Supported Permitting Reform Legislation
ABC supported two permitting reform bills, which just passed a vote in the U.S. House.
Court Decision Removes PLA Mandate From Federal Construction Project
A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims favored a challenge to a Biden-era PLA policy.
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?