Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) issued the following statement from its vice president of government affairs, Kristen Swearingen, on the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) announcement of a proposed rule that will rescind and replace the...
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More than 200 of the country’s top construction professionals in trades will compete in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) 37th annual National Craft Championships (NCC).
According to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2025 Union Members Summary released today, 11.1 percent of U.S. construction industry workers belong to a union, an...
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8 months in January, according to an ABC member survey conducted January 20 to February 3.
Construction input prices decreased 0.6 percent in December compared to November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data.
The construction industry had 213,000 job openings on the last day of October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and...
This Month’s Features
Metal Doors are as Versatile as Metal Buildings
Due to their versatility, metal buildings are a popular option for projects that require a one or multiple large doors, allowing access for the...
Striking Metal Wall Exteriors with Aluminum Cladding and Battens
Metal walls are chosen for their durability, fire resistance, contemporary aesthetics, and eco-friendly qualities—especially compared to composite, fiber cement, wood, and vinyl.
The Role of Thermal Breaks in Rolling Steel Doors
Insulated rolling steel doors are a staple of commercial construction, providing strength, durability, and security while also helping control HVAC costs.
Metal Construction News 45th Annual Contractor Survey
To check the pulse of the industry, Metal Construction News once again heard from those in the field through our 45th annual Contractor Survey....