Construction Mental Health Score Rises
The report surveyed 5,000 employed U.S. adults in June. Across all industries, 23% of respondents were classified at high mental health risk.
News Briefs
Lumber Holds Steady, Plywood Climbs
Gordian reported an 11% quarterly increase in plywood costs and a 3% increase in pine-board prices.
Meta, ABC Partner
Meta Platforms Inc. and Associated Builders and Contractors have launched America’s Workforce Academy, a $115-million initiative designed to train thousands of construction workers for the nation’s rapidly growing data center market.
Backlog Holds Strong
Construction backlog edged down in June while contractor confidence in sales and staffing continued to climb
Data Center Demand Drives Construction
Contractors are increasingly pursuing work tied to power generation, utilities and site preparation as tech companies race to expand AI capacity nationwide.
Hiring Holds Steady: Construction Workforce Weathers Economic Turbulence
Construction unemployment remained relatively low across most of the country in March despite mounting economic pressures.
Fatalities Edge Down: New Data Reveals a Promising Decline
According to new BLS data, U.S. construction fatalities declined slightly in 2024.
Data Center Surge: Pre-Developed Space Already 90% Leased
Over 90% of data center space in development has already been leased—that's before it's even been built.
