Articles Tagged with ''ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors)''

The construction industry will need to attract hundreds of thousands of new workers largely to offset retirements and meet renewed spending growth, or risk worsening labor shortages that could drive up costs and slow critical infrastructure projects.

Every state recorded a construction unemployment rate below 10 percent in September 2025, as national jobless rates remained low despite slowing employment growth and rising industry cost pressures.

The U.S. Court of Federal Claims ordered the removal of a project labor agreement mandate from an Army Corps of Engineers solicitation, marking another legal setback for the Biden administration’s federal construction policy.

The association reports openings in the construction sector have decreased.

U.S. construction input prices rose modestly in September—marking five consecutive months of increases—while year-over-year costs remain significantly higher amid uncertainty over the impact of new material tariffs.

Thomas “Murph” Murphy, VP of Power & Construction Group, has been elected chair of the ABC National Board of Directors for 2026, leading the association in advancing merit shop principles, workforce development, and industry excellence.

Metro Walls received two Excellence in Construction Awards and five additional recognitions from ABC NH/VT for standout craftsmanship, collaboration, and high-quality work across several major regional projects.

ABC reports a drop in construction spending in 10 of 16 categories, with data centers still performing strongly despite high costs and borrowing rates.