ABC’s 2026 workforce shortage analysis shows a series of macrodynamics at play in the industry,” said Michael Bellaman, ABC ...

Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.2 months in December, ...

WASHINGTON, DC — Associated Builders and Contractors reported April 15 that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.5 months in March, according to an ABC member survey conducted March 20 to ...

WASHINGTON, DC — Associated Builders and Contractors reported on July 15th that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.7 months in June, according to an ABC member survey conducted June 20 to ...

Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to a 20-month high of 8.7 months in April, according to an ABC member survey conducted April 22 to May 6. The ...

U.S. construction employment increased by 28,000 jobs in November, led by gains in nonresidential specialty trades, according ...

The industry needs approximately 349,000 new workers in 2026 to balance supply and demand, primarily due to retirements and ...