Judge Favors Special Interests on Federal Infrastructure, a Loss for Taxpayers and the Nonunion Construction Industry
ABC responds to reinstatement of PLAs on certain DOD and GSA contracts.
Construction Materials Prices Tame in April Despite Rising Iron and Steel Costs
While overall construction input prices are slightly higher year over year, they inched down 0.1% in April compared to March.
Despite Tariff Impacts, ABC Contractors’ Backlog and Profit Margin Expectations Improve in April
Tariff volatility is proving a moot point in the face of optimistic contractors, according to the ABC Construction Backlog Indicator in May.
DOL Pauses Enforcement of Biden’s 2024 Independent Contractor Rule
ABC applauds the pause on the 2024 independent contractor final rule, which has posed confusion and time-consumption for construction companies and their workers.
Nonresidential Construction Added Jobs in April Despite Headwinds
Despite a slow in nonresidential construction spending, the sector added jobs in April.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Plunges in March
Nonresidential construction spending fell across virtually all subsectors in March, except for data-center projects.
Jobsites Can Be Nearly Seven Times Safer With Health and Safety Best Practices
An Associated Builders and Contractors construction safety report released last week reveals positive impact of health and safety management on jobsites.
All But 4 States Had Construction Unemployment Rates Below 10% in March
National construction unemployment rates are nothing if not consistent, holding steady at 5.4%, the same as this time last year.
Construction Job Openings Decreased by 38,000 in March
Industrywide labor hirings are visibly slowing, but so are industrywide quittings and firings.
Monthly Construction Economic Survey Shows Tariff Impacts Emerge
Two weeks after the initial wave of 'Liberation Day' tariffs, and one week after the 90-day pause on almost all of those tariffs, where does the construction economy
March Construction Employment Up Just 1.8% Year Over Year
The U.S. construction industry is experiencing a steady incline in employment and has been for the last year.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Rises to Highest Level on Record in February
Both public and private nonresidential construction spending showed an uptick in February.
Construction Job Openings Still Subdued in February
Construction industry job hiring is moving the fastest it has in nearly a year.
ABC Announces Its 2025 Craft and Construction Management National Champions
Find the full list of this year's National Craft Championships and Construction Management Competition winners below.
Construction Materials Prices Increase 0.6%, Steel Surges Nearly 4% in February
Steel is a standout amongst surging construction materials prices, a rate that seems to be increasing exponentially.
Nonunion Construction Workforce Tops 80% in 41 States
The merit shop has the majority when it comes to employing the national construction workforce.
Construction Labor Force Churn Accelerates in January
The construction labor force is churning, movement which bodes caution for contractors amidst trade and materials pricing volatility.
Construction Backlog Indicator Inches Lower in February, Contractor Confidence Remains Elevated
While ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator fell in February 2025, it is up slightly year-over-year.
Construction Employment Growth Strong in February
Construction employment grew in February, but so did construction unemployment.
ABC Unveils Award-Winning Construction Projects, National Contractor of the Year and Safety and Diversity Excellence in the Industry
This year's ABC award winners were officially unveiled at the 35th annual Excellence in Construction awards gala.
ABC Names 2025 Craft Instructor, Craft Professional and Young Professional of the Year
ABC reveals its 2025 CWA winners at its national convention in Las Vegas.