The cost of borrowing money is more expensive. What does that mean for hiring labor and executing on projects?
Every State Had June Construction Unemployment Rates Below 10%
Payroll construction employment is up, beating out June 2024 and prepandemic numbers.
Contractor Optimism Grows as ABC’s Backlog Indicator Rebounds in June
Backlog is on the rise this summer compared with last year, according to ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator.
Are You Overpromising on Your Construction Contracts? Here’s How to Build With Transparency
Sometimes in construction, it pays to be a cynic.
Construction Adds 15K Jobs in June
Albeit only slightly, jobs are up and unemployment is down in the construction industry.
Construction Futures: June 2025 Economic Roundup
Could there be more rate cuts than the construction industry originally expected this year?
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 Safety-Productivity Link Construction Leaders Can’t Ignore
Comprehensive safety measures are being recognized as more effective for construction companies, but what's lesser known is the consequent boost in productivity on safer construction projects.









