State of the Industry

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In an exclusive conversation with Walls & Ceilings, Griffin looks back on growth, reinvestment, and why putting people first has always mattered more than titles.

AWCI is relaunching its Steel—Doing It Right training program in 2026 as a fully modernized, digital-first curriculum that delivers in-depth, expert-led education on cold-formed steel framing for today’s construction professionals.

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.

JLG highlights strategic progress and continued commitment to access industry leadership.

The report captures AWCI member companies’ perspectives on the economy, the construction industry, and their own business performance, while also examining strategic priorities, operations, and the top concerns facing contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers.

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.

The September 2025 jobs report shows the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs, with Secretary Chavez-DeRemer crediting strong private-sector growth and the administration’s economic policies for the better-than-expected results.

W&C Contributor Steve Slepcevic, founder of Strategic Response Partners, reports from the Caribbean on how contractors can get involved in disaster relief and what the government is doing to help. 

AD reported record 2025 third-quarter results, with sales up 28% to $78 billion—driven by its IMARK Electrical merger, strong member acquisitions, and steady same-store growth across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.