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

A new report finds that persistent bias, safety concerns, and limited advancement opportunities continue to hinder women in construction despite growing industry demand for workers.

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

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.

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

He brings more than 47 years of international construction experience to KAI.

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.