Construction Job Openings Up by 28,000 to Near-2-Year High in July
“The construction job opening rate rose to the highest level in nearly two years in July,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
July Nonresidential Construction Spending Growth Entirely Due to Data Centers
Spending was down on a monthly basis in 8 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories.
Trump Administration Unfortunately Continues to Defend Biden-Era Davis-Bacon Rule
The Trump administration has still yet to fully repeal the Biden-era Davis-Bacon rule.
Merit Shop Apprenticeship Program Enrollment Up 60%, Growing Faster Than Unions
“The DOL data show that ABC and merit shop contractors are leading the industry in growing both registered apprenticeship programs and innovative new workforce
New Report: 36% of Contractor Members Utilize Drones on Jobsites
ABC released a new report revealing the amount of contractors in the industry that use drones on their jobsites.
Construction Materials Prices Flat in July, Up 7.4% From a Year Ago
Overall construction input prices are 7.4% higher than one year ago.
Construction Backlog Indicator Plummets in July
The South remains the only region with larger backlog than one year ago.
ABC Applauds Confirmation of Macy and Prouty to NLRB
On Friday, August 7, the U.S. Senate confirmed James Macy and David Prouty to the National Labor Relations Board.
Nonresidential Construction Maintains Hiring Momentum in July
Nonresidential construction employment continued to expand at a healthy pace in July.
Construction Job Openings Increase By 14,000 in June, Up 36% Year Over Year
ABC’s Construction Confidence Indicator shows that the average contractor expects rising revenues and employment over the next six months
ABC Urges U.S. Senate to Confirm Sonderling as Labor Secretary
The U.S. HELP Committee advanced the nomination of Keith Sonderling for Labor Secretary.
Construction Materials Costs Fall With Oil Prices in June
While construction input prices followed oil prices down in June, overall input prices are up year-over-year.
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Slips, Contractors Remain Confident in June
Contractor confidence waned in June this year, but expectations are still above where they were in the latter half of 2025.
Private Nonresidential Construction Spending Slides Again in May
Spending was up on a monthly basis in 11 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories.
Nonresidential Construction Retains Hiring Momentum in June Jobs Report
On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 64,000 jobs, an increase of 0.8%.
ABC Applauds President Trump’s Nomination of Keith Sonderling as Labor Secretary
President Trump nominates Keith Sonderling for Secretary of U.S. Department of Labor.
DOL’s Retreat on Davis-Bacon Expansion Welcome, But Full Repeal Is Needed
“In a victory for the construction industry, taxpayers and the rule of law, yesterday’s order recognizes the illegality of former President Joe Biden’s efforts
ABC’s Construction Backlog Surges in May, Contractor Confidence Slips
"The way this boom is disproportionately benefiting larger contractors helps to explain why contractor confidence slipped in May even as backlog continued to climb.”
House-Passed Faster Labor Contracts Act Is a Disgrace to Free Enterprise
“The FLCA imposes arbitrary and unrealistic deadlines on employers to finalize negotiations with newly elected unions or face ‘binding interest arbitration of
Meta, ABC Form Partnership to Launch Academy to Train and Create Jobs for Construction Craft Professionals
Thousands of data center construction technicians are getting an educational leg up from ABC and Meta.
Nonresidential Construction Adds Healthy 15,700 Jobs in May
After nonresidential construction spending grew in April, May sees a burgeoning jobs market.