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.
Construction Employment Rebounds in September
Post-shutdown data still isn't in, but the construction workforce looked strong in September.
Move Over Bob, Construction Is for Girls!
More and more construction recruitment programs are targeting young women. Why is this one different?
Building Construction Workforce Stability Through Innovation and Collaboration
While technology is opening a whole new pipeline for recruitment into the construction industry, there still aren't enough workers to meet demand.
Construction Job Opening Rate Falls to Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade
In August, construction job openings fell to their lowest rate in almost 10 years.
