September Construction Job Openings, Distorted by Storms, Decrease by 40,000
There is more than meets the eye, especially when it comes to construction job openings for September.
Construction Backlog Indicator Rebounds in September, Contractor Confidence Improves
Confidence is key, and ABC's positive Construction Backlog Indicator trend is boosting confidence among its contractors.
Construction Input Prices Down 0.9% in September
Large decrease in oil prices contributes to decrease in overall input prices for September.
ABC Announces Disaster-Relief Efforts and Resources Following Hurricane Milton
Here's a list of resources and donation links to help support those affected by the recent hurricanes in the Gulf.
Record Rebound in Construction Job Openings in August
Hurricane Beryl seems to have spiked construction job openings. While overall industry openings are down, hurricanes Helene and Milton could compound Beryl's effects.
Construction Employment Increased by 25,000 in September
For five straight months, construction sector job growth holds strong and is hopeful to continue.
ABC Urges Negotiations to Restore Operations Following Port Strike
Following the ILA strike on the East and Gulf Coasts, ABC issues a statement.
ABC Joins White House Roundtable on Addiction Recovery-Ready Workplaces
September is mental-health awareness month, and as construction is the leading industry for suicides, ABC is taking the issue to the White House.
Construction Input Prices Inch Up in August, but Lower Than 1 Year Ago
Relief may be in sight for contractors, with construction prices down almost a full percentage point over the past year and a promising chance for a rate-drop from
Nonresidential Construction Employment Increased by 28,300 in August
Maybe the skilled-labor gap is shrinking after all, so why are ABC contractors losing confidence?
Construction Job Openings Plunge By 51,000 in July
Job openings in the construction industry dropped by 71,000 in June. July saw that trend continue, with another drop of 51,000.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Dips 0.2% in July
With construction materials prices going up, correlation may be causation when it comes to construction spending going down in the nonresidential markets.
Construction Materials Prices Increase in July for First Time Since April
Job openings might be going down, but prices now seem to be going up—for the first time in a quarter. What does that mean for the industry as budget season approaches?
Construction Job Openings Plummet by 71,000 in June
According to ABC, construction job openings dropped in June, but is that a good sign for the workforce?
Contractor Confidence Tumbles in July, Construction Backlog Unchanged
Volatility in the industry—from job openings to materials prices—is not boding well for ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index.
ABC Endorses Donald Trump for President
As President Biden steps aside from the 2024 presidential race and endorses Vice President Kamala Harris, ABC endorses republican candidate and former President
ABC Members Invested $1.6 Billion To Upskill 1.3 Million in Construction Workforce Education
ABC released its 2024 Workforce Development Survey and found investments into leadership, health and safety education were up from 2022.
Construction Job Openings Decrease By 8,000 in April, Fall to Lowest Level Since March 2023
Construction job openings fell to 338,000 in April. This latest decrease brings the industry to its lowest level of positions to fill since March of last year.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Slips 0.3% in April, Remains Near Record High
ABC has released its nonresidential construction spending report for April, noting a marginal slip along with maintenance of a near-record high.
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Konell’s Khara Hillis
Coffee, tea, bingeable tv. Konell's Khara Hillis talks about all that, as well as her three-headed company role and her outlook on the industry, in this latest job