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2022–2023 Tech Alliance Members Announced
Associated Builders and Contractors has announced the members of its third annual Tech Alliance.
Monthly Construction Input Prices Dip in August; Are Up 17% From a Year Ago
Construction and nonresidential input prices decreased 1.4% in August compared to the previous month.
ABC’s Contractor Confidence Rebounds; Construction Backlog Indicator Flat in August
ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8.7 months in August.
What a Recession Would Look Like for Construction Contractors
ABC economist Anirban Basu provides insights into a potential recession.
Construction Materials Prices Increased in June, Up 20% From a Year Ago
Construction input prices increased 1.9% in June compared to the previous month.
ABC’s Construction Backlog Inches Lower in June; Contractor Confidence Falters
ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator fell 0.1 months in June and stands at 8.9 months.
ABC 2022 Safety Performance Report: Top-Performing STEP Members Are Six Times Safer Than Industry Average
Associated Builders and Contractors has unveiled its 2022 Safety Performance Report.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Down 1% in March; Recession Could Be Around the Corner
National nonresidential construction spending was down 0.8% in March.
ABC Construction Backlog Indicator Unchanged in February; Contractors Remain Confident
ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8.0 months in February.
ABC Named 45 New AQC Members in 2021
ABC recognizes 45 new Accredited Quality Contractors (AQC) for their commitment to safety, community, craft and management education, talent management and quality
Nonresidential Construction Spending Declines in December
National nonresidential construction spending fell 0.7% in December 2021.
ABC’s Construction Backlog Slips in December; Contractor Confidence Continues to Improve
Associated Builders and Contractors has reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.2 months in December.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Flat in November
National nonresidential construction spending was virtually unchanged in November on a monthly basis.
State Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 49 States From a Year Ago
The not seasonally adjusted national construction unemployment rate dropped 2.6% in September 2021 from a year ago while 49 states had lower unemployment rates over
Investment in Nonresidential Structures Falls 7.3% in Third Quarter of 2021
Investment in nonresidential structures contracted at an annual rate of 7.3% during the third quarter of 2021 and has now contracted during seven of the past eight
Input Prices Decline in September but Remain Higher on a Yearly Basis
Construction input prices declined 0.5% in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer
2021-2022 Tech Alliance Members Announced
Associated Builders and Contractors has announced the members of its second annual Tech Alliance—a consortium of firms creating construction technology and
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Plummets in August; Contractor Confidence Down
Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell sharply to 7.7 months in August, according to an ABC member survey conducted
ABC Opposes Tax Deduction Changes
More than 100 trade associations joined forces to oppose potential legislation that would weaken the Section 199A pass-through tax deduction.