Construction Futures: May 2025 Economic Roundup
The construction industry holds firm and contractors remain optimistic despite all economic signs to the contrary.
Construction Materials Prices Tame in April Despite Rising Iron and Steel Costs
While overall construction input prices are slightly higher year over year, they inched down 0.1% in April compared to March.
Your Crisis Communication Guide: Anticipating Construction Plans to Hit Unexpected Obstacles
The time for crisis planning is during quiet moments when clear thinking can help build a framework for handling whatever challenges arise.
Despite Tariff Impacts, ABC Contractors’ Backlog and Profit Margin Expectations Improve in April
Tariff volatility is proving a moot point in the face of optimistic contractors, according to the ABC Construction Backlog Indicator in May.
DOL Pauses Enforcement of Biden’s 2024 Independent Contractor Rule
ABC applauds the pause on the 2024 independent contractor final rule, which has posed confusion and time-consumption for construction companies and their workers.
Nonresidential Construction Added Jobs in April Despite Headwinds
Despite a slow in nonresidential construction spending, the sector added jobs in April.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Plunges in March
Nonresidential construction spending fell across virtually all subsectors in March, except for data-center projects.
Predicting in Unpredictable Times: What Construction Companies Should Anticipate Throughout the Rest of 2025
The first half of 2025 has been volatile, and with another six months of uncertainty, here are the steps to take to ensure your construction company remains resilient.
