Contractors Less Optimistic For 2026: AGC Study
Contractors are generally less optimistic about the outlook for nonresidential and multifamily construction in 2026 than they were a year ago, except for data centers and power projects, according to the 2026 AGC/Sage Construction Hiring and Business Outlook Survey, released by Associated General Contractors (AGC) earlier this week. Read More»
Construction Industry Added Fewest Jobs Since 2011 Last Year
The construction industry lost 11,000 jobs in December, according to Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment increased by 14,000 jobs, representing a 0.2 percent rise. Read More»
Construction Job Openings Rebound by 90,000 in November 2025
The construction industry had 292,000 job openings on the last day of November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). Read More»
Armstrong World Industries Acquires Parallel Architectural Products
Armstrong World Industries, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications, including ceilings, specialty walls, and exterior metal solutions, has acquired Parallel Architectural Products (Parallel). Read More»
Rock Island High School Leans Into Fire Protection
For a building that opened in 1937, there are few blemishes in the history of Rock Island High School in Illinois. A recently completed project enhanced the appearance of the Art Deco-style building, improved its fire protection capabilities, and reduced noise interference. Read More»
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