Articles Tagged with ''construction climate''

While data centers and power projects are driving commercial demand, contractors say economic uncertainty and workforce shortages could affect residential and mixed-use construction in 2026, according to a new AGC and Sage survey.

Construction employment declined by 11,000 in December and the unemployment rate among workers with recent construction experience jumped to 5.0 percent, AGC said, even as many firms still plan to add headcount in 2026 if they can find qualified workers amid persistent labor shortages.

Alex Chausovsky warns that while the U.S. economy is holding steady, unresolved workforce shortages and immigration policy could pose serious challenges by 2027—making employee retention a top priority now.

From breakthrough foam chemistry to a more educated, collaborative contractor base, Tom Harris explains why 2025 was a defining year for spray foam—and what those shifts mean as the industry prepares for the challenges and opportunities of 2026.

Construction association and sage will release the 2026 "Construction Hiring & Business Outlook Showing Industry’s Expectations for the Year" on January 8.

Construction employment grew in 27 states and D.C. over the past year, with 31 states adding jobs in September, according to new AGC data.