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Construction Futures: February 2026 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | Feb 27, 2026
Business | Construction Futures | Economy

Construction employment rebounds, backlog falls and materials prices surge in early 2026, despite still lacking construction economic data due to the government shutdown.

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.

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We Have to Get This Done: Data Centers, Interest Rates and More Primed to Exacerbate Labor Shortage

ABC’s latest workforce shortage analysis should be a wake-up call to Congress and the impetus for implementation of a market-based worker visa system.

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

by Erika Walter | Feb 9, 2026
Cover Story | Business | Business Development | Features

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.

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Construction Futures: February 2026 Economic Roundup

ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Falls to Four-Year Low in January; Contractor Confidence Grows

We Have to Get This Done: Data Centers, Interest Rates and More Primed to Exacerbate Labor Shortage

Workforce Crunch Ahead: Construction Labor Demand Outpaces Supply

Confidence in a Clear Path: ABC’s 2026 Top Performing Contractors

Heads or Tails: Deloitte’s 2026 Construction Industry Outlook

Repricing Risk: How Inflation and Tariffs Are Reshaping Construction Insurance

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