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.
Construction Job Openings Increased by 25,000 in April
Last hired, first fired? Construction companies were doing little of either in April.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Grows on Public Sector Strength in April
Public construction spending inched incrementally higher in April while private nonresidential spending fell yet again.
All But Six States Had Construction Unemployment Rates Below 10% in March
Construction unemployment rates are varying from state to state, with some lower than pre-pandemic rates and others heavily affected by rising energy prices.
Construction Materials Prices Soar in April, Up 6.2% Since January
Overall construction input prices are 7.0% higher than one year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 7.4% higher.
Contractor Backlog and Confidence Rise Again in April, Buoyed by Data Centers
An April increase in construction jobs precedes an uptick in contractor confidence and backlog.
Proactive, Measurable Construction Safety Systems Work: ABC Testifies to Congress on Workforce Protections
Cianbro's Patrick Sughrue testifies in front of Congress; references ABC's 2026 Health and Safety Performance Report and STEP.
Nonresidential Construction Adds Healthy 19,000 Jobs in April
After a decline in March spending, nonresidential construction adds some jobs in April.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Down Again in March
March witnessed a decline in various construction-related aspects, including nonresidential spending.
Study Shows Nonunion Construction Workers Built the GOP Coalition
New Harris Poll survey results from six battleground states reveal a midterm wake-up call for Trump.
Construction Hiring Still Exceptionally Slow in March
Slow to hire; slow to fire. The construction workforce is neither adding jobs rapidly nor laying employees off.
Construction Companies Are Nearly Seven Times Safer With These Best Practices
ABC just released its 2026 Health and Safety Performance Report.
Construction Backlog, Contractor Confidence Outpace Year-Ago Levels in March
Contractors with work on data centers report longer backlogs than those without.
Oil Prices Contribute to March Surge in Construction Materials Prices
“Construction materials prices surged in March and are now up 4.8% year over year, the largest annual increase since January 2023,” said ABC Chief Economist
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.