Albeit only slightly, jobs are up and unemployment is down in the construction industry.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Down 0.2% in May
That start of summer is seeing the start of a slowdown in nonresidential construction spending.
Construction Futures: June 2025 Economic Roundup
Could there be more rate cuts than the construction industry originally expected this year?
It’s All Relative: The Importance of Building and Maintaining Relationships in Construction
In a world where relationships seem to be taking a backseat to digital “connectedness,” executives from a recent Associated Builders and Contractors’ panel discussion agree that where construction is concerned, rapport still matters.
Business Owners Beware: Opposing the Faster Labor Contracts Act
Ronald Reagan warned of the danger of these words: ‘I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.’ New legislation proposed by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is pushing the boundaries of government oversight into dangerous territory.
Tariffed Construction Materials Prices Rise in May
The tariffs are taking effect—and materials prices are reflecting that.
Contractors’ Backlog Falls Sharply in May
While ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator fell in May 2025, it is up since this time last year.
The Age of Uncertainty: Monitoring Construction Policy Shifts
By the time this article is read, it may be largely irrelevant. Policy is shifting daily, market volatility is acute and general economic instability is making risky what has generally been a rather strong postpandemic construction marketplace.










