Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.2 months in December, according to an ABC member survey conducted December 22 to January 7.
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The construction industry needs to attract an estimated 349,000 new workers in 2026 to meet demand for construction services, according to a proprietary model developed and released by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator decreased to 8.1 months in November, based on a survey conducted among ABC members from November 20 to December 8. The reading is...
Associated Builders and Contractors has announced Thomas “Murph” Murphy, vice president of Power & Construction Group, Scottsville, N.Y., was elected 2026 chair of the ABC National Board of Directors during its meeting at the...
Construction input prices increased 0.2 percent in August compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data.
The national June 2025 not seasonally adjusted (NSA) construction unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, a 0.1 percent increase from June 2024, according to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data by...
This Month’s Features
Winter Storms and Contractor Fraud: How Homeowners Can Protect Themselves When It Matters Most
Across the country, homeowners rushing to make urgent repairs are increasingly becoming targets of contractor fraud. The pressure to act quickly, combined with insurance...
How Snow Retention Systems Enhance Metal Roof Performance
When contractors treat the roof as a complete building system and prioritize snow management solutions, they help their clients prepare for today’s extreme weather...
2025 Trends, 2026 Predictions: The Changing Landscape of Commercial Construction
As 2026 begins, the commercial construction industry finds itself at the crossroads of shifting demands and evolving challenges. From the growing need for thermally...
Essential Insulation Systems for Metal Building Energy Code Compliance
Understanding high-R insulation systems helps contractors and erectors avoid compliance issues, ensuring the metal building envelope performs as required.