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

Texas and Louisiana have the largest number and percent of 12-month increases, while California and Alaska lag; Florida and New Mexico lead in monthly gains, while New Jersey and Maine have the biggest and steepest losses.

Rising steel and energy costs may squeeze contractor margins and slow projects this year nationwide.

ABC/Harris Poll: nonunion crews dominate workforce and voter base; PLA mandates may limit bids and raise costs.

A report from the associated group ties STEP safety systems to major TRIR and DART reductions across construction.

T-P Acoustics claimed the 2026 Contractor Challenge crown at the 2026 CISCA Summit, showcasing speed and craftsmanship in a high-energy competition featuring eight top acoustical contracting teams.

Construction backlog climbs in March as contractor confidence stays strong, ABC reports.

Construction hiring hit a record low in February as contractors held crews and job openings declined.

Construction lost 11,000 jobs in February as backlog softens and specialty trades see continued declines.

The proposed rule would restore a streamlined economic reality test, with officials and industry groups citing clarity and flexibility for employers and independent workers.

Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of BLS data found the national construction unemployment rate fell to 5 percent in December 2025, with 60 percent of states posting year-over-year improvement and all but five states remaining below 8 percent.