Construction Materials Prices Inch Down 0.2% in December, Up 0.9% Year Over Year
Construction materials prices were down in December, but measure an increase overall for last year.
Key Marketing Trends Shaping the Construction Industry in 2026
Some of the immediately emerging marketing trends for the construction industry include virtual reality, mobile-friendly web strategies and more.
Construction Backlog Indicator Slips in December, Contractor Confidence Remains Elevated
Year over year, ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator is down 0.3 months December 2023 to December 2024.
Construction Underperforms Broader Economy in December Jobs Report
As the construction labor force stalled at year's end in 2024, the workforce only logged 8,000 jobs added in December.
Construction Labor Churn at Historic Lows in November
Construction hiring and firing came to a near-halt in November 2024, but both are anticipated to pick back up in the new year.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Dips 0.1% in November, Flat Year Over Year
While construction spending was down in November, its impact was negligible, and contractors remain optimistic with deregulation and tax cuts on the horizon.
Monthly Construction Input Prices Unchanged in November
Construction input prices hold steady at year's end, spurring confidence for 2025 among contractors.
Top Three Impacts on Your Project’s Critical-Path Method Scheduling
Getting your priorities straight is wise advice to follow, especially when working under the constraints of a construction project schedule and budget.
