WASHINGTON , March 6—The construction industry lost 11,000 jobs on net in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ...

Whether structured or unstructured, there aren't enough mentor-mentee programs for budding construction professionals, but that's changing.

Overall construction input prices are 2.3% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 2.9% higher. Prices increased in 2 of 3 energy categories last month. Crude ...

The 2024 final rule creates an ambiguous and difficult-to-interpret standard for determining independent contractor status." ...

Associated Builders and Contractors released the following statement from President and CEO Michael Bellaman in response to President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address: “ABC appreciates ...

From fire prevention to road maintenance, water trucks on the jobsite might be some of the most important—yet most overlooked ...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18—According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2025 ...

The roofing industry is still feeling the pressure of labor shortages, and at the same time, compliance requirements keep getting more complex. Safety, training, documentation, workforce ...

While bids for complex capital projects continue to dominate the construction industry, adaptive reuse has been quietly on the rise. Notably, more than 70,000 apartments were converted from office ...

Construction work is known for being physically demanding, which is why it’s essential to keep the body in good condition. However, strength alone is not enough to handle the lifting tasks involved.

In 2026, workers strive to find a profession that adds value and supports their greater community while also feeling ample support from within their organizations. While construction firms are ...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11—The construction industry added 33,000 jobs on net in January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.