Construction Materials Prices Surge 2.6% in May, Up Nearly 10% Year Over Year
While the construction industry added a healthy amount of jobs in May, input prices also went up.
Meta, ABC Form Partnership to Launch Academy to Train and Create Jobs for Construction Craft Professionals
Thousands of data center construction technicians are getting an educational leg up from ABC and Meta.
Hands Off, Hard Hats On: Autonomous Construction Technology Takes Over
From AI-powered equipment to remote operation, autonomous technology is poised to reshape construction—expanding the workforce, redefining roles and giving early adopters a competitive edge.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Grows on Public Sector Strength in April
Public construction spending inched incrementally higher in April while private nonresidential spending fell yet again.
Why 2026 Is a Year for Operational Discipline in Construction
The construction outlook for 2026 is neither bleak nor booming. Instead, it rewards discipline.
How Employee Ownership Empowers Construction Workers and Local Communities
The cultural shift that comes with employee ownership may be the most underrated competitive advantage in the industry.
Construction Materials Prices Soar in April, Up 6.2% Since January
Overall construction input prices are 7.0% higher than one year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 7.4% higher.
Contractor Backlog and Confidence Rise Again in April, Buoyed by Data Centers
An April increase in construction jobs precedes an uptick in contractor confidence and backlog.
