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).
Tag: Construction Employment
The national construction unemployment rate in September 2025 was 3.8 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from September 2024, according to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data by Associated Builders...
Construction Industry Adds 28,000 Jobs November
(12/16/2025)
The construction industry added 28,000 jobs in November, according to an 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...
Construction Industry Finally Adds Jobs in September
(12/01/2025)
The construction industry added 19,000 jobs on net in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Construction Employment Fell in 29 States in August
(09/23/2025)
Seasonally adjusted construction employment fell from July to August in 29 states, rose in 19 states, and was flat Nebraska, Vermont, and the District of Columbia.
Construction Employment Breaks Even in July
(08/27/2025)
According to Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) analysis of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), construction employment fell from June to July in 22 states, rose in 22 states, and was flat in...
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.