The construction industry had 246,000 job openings on the last day of June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and...
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Construction input prices increased 0.2 percent in June compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index.
The construction industry had 248,000 job openings on the last day of April, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor...
National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.5 percent in March, according to an ABC analysis of data, affecting contractors.
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) released its 2025 Health and Safety Performance Report, an annual guide for best practices.
The national March 2025 not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rate was 5.4 percent, unchanged from March 2024.
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.