Construction needs more workers and it shows by the increase in job openings.
Heads or Tails: Deloitte’s 2026 Construction Industry Outlook
A new report from Deloitte, “2026 Engineering and Construction Industry Outlook,” identifies significant headwinds facing the industry in 2026.
All But Five States Had Construction Unemployment Rates Below 8% in December 2025
The South, Midwest and Hawaii had the lowest construction unemployment rates of December 2025.
Integrated Workforce Programs for Recruiting and Retaining the Next Generation of Construction Professionals
A playbook for recruiting, upskilling and retaining the construction workforce.
Construction Industry Must Attract 349,000 Workers in 2026 Despite Macroeconomic Headwinds
ABC is projecting a need of nearly 400,000 workers to meet construction demands in 2026; and nearly 500,000 in 2027.
Construction Lost 11,000 Jobs in December, Added Just 14,000 Jobs in 2025
Contrasting November's promising job growth, December yielded disheartening results.
Construction Job Openings Rebound by 90,000 in November 2025
According to the latest JOLTS survey, the U.S. construction industry had only 292,000 job openings as of November 2025.
Every State Had Construction Unemployment Rates Below 10% in September 2025
Start your new year off right with some good news regarding construction unemployment patterns.








