The construction industry lost 11,000 jobs on net in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment grew by 14,000 jobs, an increase of 0.2%. Nonresidential construction employment decreased by 7,800 positions on net, with losses in 2 of the 3 subcategories. Heavy and civil engineering added 2,300 jobs, while nonresidential specialty trade and

The construction industry had 292,000 job openings on the last day of November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings increased by 90,000 during the month and are up by 15,000 from the same time last year. “Construction job openings rose meaningf

Despite cooling demand in U.S. construction—with spending down in interest-rate-sensitive sectors like housing and commercial development, and nearly 80% of contractors reporting hiring challenges—the industry’s labor gap remains significant: the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) estimates a shortfall of 439,000 workers in 2025. Amid these labor market pressures, construction wages are rising, but not as much as one might expect—and gains vary by state and occupation.

The construction industry had 188,000 job openings on the last day of August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings decreased by 115,000 last month and are down by 116,000 from the same time last year.   “Construction job openings plunged in Augu

Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8.5 months in September, according to an ABC member survey conducted Sept. 22 to Oct. 6. The reading is down 0.1 months since September 2024. View ABC’s  Construction Backlog Indicator  and  Construction Confidence Index  tables for September. View the full Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index  data series . Over the past year, backlog has dec

Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell from 8.8 months in July to 8.5 months in...

The construction industry lost 7,000 jobs in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today...

Construction input prices increased 0.2% in August compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors...

The construction industry had 306,000 job openings on the last day of July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis...

National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.2% in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of...

Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.8 months in July, according to an...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14—Construction input prices increased 0.4% in July compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders...

The construction industry added 2,000 jobs on net in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released...

National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.1% in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of...

The construction industry will need to attract an estimated  439,000 net new workers  in 2025 to meet anticipated demand for construction...

In a few weeks, nearly 200 of the nation’s best construction professionals in trades such as carpentry, electrical, HVAC, millwright,...

WASHINGTON , Jan. 3—Associated Builders and Contractors today announced that the association will turn 75 on June 1, 2025. To commemorate...

Associated Builders and Contractors today released its 2024 Top Performers lists recognizing its contractor members’ outstanding...

Associated Builders and Contractors today announced it has released an artificial intelligence technology guide for the construction...

The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 501,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2024 to...