Construction Input Prices Surge in February
February construction input prices are up a modest 1.3%.
How Profit Is Lost Before a Construction Project Even Starts
Research shows that 74% of projects that start construction prematurely experience significant productivity losses.
Construction Backlog Indicator Rebounds in February, Contractor Confidence Grows
After a downward start to the year due to construction job losses and materials price increases, contractor confidence and backlog is back up.
Construction Materials Prices Surge in January, Driven Again by Tariffs
The tariffs have been struck down, but they are still reeking havoc on construction materials prices.
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Falls to Four-Year Low in January; Contractor Confidence Grows
ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator is tracking a steady decline.
Workforce Crunch Ahead: Construction Labor Demand Outpaces Supply
The U.S. construction industry needs 349,000 new workers by 2026 to address labor shortages and balance supply and demand.
Confidence in a Clear Path: ABC’s 2026 Top Performing Contractors
ABC’s Top Performers represent the industry’s elite—contractors proven to lead in safety, quality and workforce excellence, earning top credentials while delivering high-performing projects, developing talent and setting the pace for construction’s future.
Heads or Tails: Deloitte’s 2026 Construction Industry Outlook
A new report from Deloitte, “2026 Engineering and Construction Industry Outlook,” identifies significant headwinds facing the industry in 2026.
