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.
ABC Proudly Announces Sponsorship of Construction Safety Week
ABC wants you to be a safer contractor! The association recently announced its sponsorship of Construction Safety Week 2025.
ABC Applauds Trump Administration Action to Overhaul NEPA
A Council on Environmental Quality interim rule was enacted to repeal all previous NEPA regulations.
GSA Ends Union-Only Contracting Schemes on Land Port of Entry Construction
ABC applauds the decision by the GSA, which follows a court ruling against the Biden administration PLA policy.
ABC Names 2025 Top-Performing U.S. Construction Contractors
Just ahead of Convention 2025, ABC announces its 2025 Top Performers.
Construction Materials Prices Increase 1.4% in January, Up 40.5% Since February 2020
Construction materials prices continue to rise, up a whopping near-41% over the last five years.
Department of Defense Eliminates Biden’s Controversial Project Labor Agreement Mandate Policy
After the Biden Administration's PLA mandate was rolled back, the DoD follows suit.
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Increases, Contractors Remain Confident
The ABC Construction Backlog Indicator is back on the rise, supporting contractors' unwavering confidence.
All But 3 States Had Construction Unemployment Rates Below 10% in December 2024
In an auspicious start to the year, 94% of states boast construction unemployment rates below 10%.
Nonresidential Construction Adds Modest 4,400 Jobs in January
Slow and steady wins the race. That seems to be true for the construction labor market.
ABC To Host National Construction Trade Championships and Management Competition in Las Vegas on Feb. 26
ABC is only three weeks away from its annual Convention and with it, the annual National Craft Championships.