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Home » Topic » Business » Economy

Construction Labor Force Churn Accelerates in January

by ABC | Mar 13, 2025
Business | Business Risk | Economy | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

The construction labor force is churning, movement which bodes caution for contractors amidst trade and materials pricing volatility.

‘This Does Not Mean Recession Is Coming’: ABC Convention 2025 Closing Industry Insight Session With Anirban Basu

by Construction Executive | Feb 28, 2025
Business | Economy

"The most salient aspect of life for consumers, contractors and the average American recently is the elevated rate of inflation."

Construction Futures: February 2025 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | Feb 21, 2025
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Construction Futures | Economy | Finance

Rising prices, slowing employment, rising backlog, slowing spending. Contractors show no cause for concern despite the recent volatility of the construction industry.

Construction Materials Prices Increase 1.4% in January, Up 40.5% Since February 2020

by ABC | Feb 17, 2025
Business | Economy | Equipment | Finance | Tools

Construction materials prices continue to rise, up a whopping near-41% over the last five years.

2025 Small Business Outlook for the Construction Sector

by Ben Johnston | Feb 13, 2025
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Economy

Small construction businesses have a further-reaching effect than it might seem. If you own, work at or work with a small construction company, pay attention to this year's outlook.

Pressing Questions: Construction Leaders Address the Decade’s Top Concerns

by David McMillin | Feb 6, 2025
Artificial Intelligence | Business | Business Development | Careers | Economy | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Recruitment | Technology | Workforce

Some of the brightest minds in the industry discuss their hopes and fears for the year ahead—and beyond.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Down 0.2% in December; Data Centers and Manufacturing Make Up 94% of Spending Increase in 2024

by ABC | Feb 4, 2025
Business | Economy | Markets | Public

Nonresidential construction spending was down again in December, primarily in the public sector.

Construction Futures: January 2025 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | Jan 27, 2025
Business | Construction Futures | Economy

While construction backlog, spending and overall momentum slowed in the first month of the year, contractor confidence is unyielding.
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