Important Deadline: Submit EEO-1 Component 2 Compensation Data by Sept. 30
Certain employers will be required for the first time to submit detailed data on employee compensation and hours worked for calendar years 2017 and 2018 to the EEOC
Nonresidential Construction Employment Expands in August, Says ABC
The construction industry added 14,000 net new jobs in August. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 177,000 jobs, or 2.4%.
Construction Input Prices Rebound in July, Says ABC
Construction input prices expanded 0.8% in July but are down 0.6% year-over-year. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.8% for the month but
Construction Job Growth Steady in June, Says ABC
The construction industry added 21,000 net new jobs in June. On a year-over-year basis, employment in the industry has expanded by 224,000 jobs, representing an
May Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 46 States Year-Over-Year, Says ABC
In May, estimated not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates fell nationally and in 46 states on a year-over-year basis. Three states (Michigan, South
Construction Input Prices Continue to Rise, Says ABC
Construction input prices increased 0.9% in April on a monthly basis and 2.4% compared to the same time last year, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors
ABC Members Invest $1.6 Billion in Workforce Development Annually, New Survey Finds
According to the results of Associated Builders and Contractors’ 2019 Workforce Development Survey, ABC members invested $1.6 billion to educate their employees
ABC Hosts Convention 2019 in Long Beach
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. hosted its annual Convention in Long Beach, Calif., March 24-28. Here's a rundown of the week's highlights.
Construction Contractors Lose Confidence in Q4 But Remained Upbeat Heading Into 2019, Says ABC
Construction industry leaders remained predominantly confident about the nonresidential construction sector’s prospects during the final quarter of 2018, according
Construction Employment Surges to Start Year, Says ABC
Construction employment expanded by 52,000 net new jobs in January, according to an ABC analysis of data released by the BLS. Industry employment is up by 338,000
Construction Input Price Declines Carry Into 2019, Says ABC
Construction input prices fell 0.7 percent on a monthly basis in January yet are up 1.6 percent year-over-year according to an ABC analysis of BLS data. Construction
Construction Employment Rises to Close Out 2018, Says ABC
Construction employment expanded by 38,000 net new jobs in December. Across the industry, employment is up by 280,000 year-over-year, an increase of 4 percent.
ABC Named 18 New AQC Members in 2018
ABC recognizes 18 new Accredited Quality Contractors (AQC) for their commitment to safety, community, craft and management education, talent management and quality
Nonresidential Fixed Investment Returns to Earth in Q3, Says ABC
The U.S. economy expanded at a 3.5 percent annualized rate during the third quarter of 2018, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S.
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Hits a New High in Second Quarter of 2018
ABC reports its Construction Backlog Indicator expanded to a record 9.9 months during the second quarter of 2018. Backlog is up 12.2 percent from the first quarter
ABC Users Summit
Leading construction owners, developers and merit shop contractors will come together Oct. 10-12 in Dallas for discussions about how to collaboratively improve upon
Construction Employment Retains Momentum in June 2018
The U.S. construction industry has added 282,000 net new jobs during the past calendar year, a 4.1 percent increase.
Apprenticeships Must Be Expanded to Meet 21st Century Workforce Needs, Says ABC
According to the final report of the Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion, apprenticeship programs offer workers a career path with paid, on-the-job training and
Construction Materials Prices Surge Again in May With Largest Monthly Increase in a Decade
Prices for inputs to construction materials expanded 2.2 percent in May and are 8.8 percent higher than at the same time one year ago, according to an ABC analysis
Year-end Data Show Economy Expanded in 2017; Fixed Investment Surged in Fourth Quarter
The U.S. economy grew by 2.3 percent in 2017, while fixed investment increased at a annual rate of 7.9 percent, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors
Buoyed by Healthy Economy, ABC Index Finds Contractors Upbeat
The majority of commercial and industrial contractors are confident about sales growth, profits and staffing levels heading into 2018, according to ABC's latest