
Construction Futures: June 2025 Economic Roundup
By Construction Executive
June 27, 2025
What We Learned in June: Some Signs of Waning Momentum
Construction-specific economic data have started to flash a few signs of potential weakness. Both backlog and nonresidential construction spending declined for the month, and while nonresidential employment continues to grow...

Contractors’ Backlog Falls Sharply in May
By ABC
June 11, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 10—Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.4 months in May, according to an ABC member survey conducted May 20 to June 3. The reading is up 0.1 months since May 2024.
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The Safety-Productivity Link Construction Leaders Can’t Ignore
By Shelley Copsey
May 29, 2025
For years, there’s been a quiet but persistent belief in construction: safety measures slow productivity. But in reality, the safest jobsites are usually the most productive.
In 2023, the construction industry saw 1,075 workplace fatalities—the highest among all private industry...

Despite Tariff Impacts, ABC Contractors’ Backlog and Profit Margin Expectations Improve in April
By ABC
May 14, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 13—Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to a 20-month high of 8.7 months in April, according to an ABC member survey conducted April 22 to May 6. The reading is up 0.3 months since April 2024.
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All But 4 States Had Construction Unemployment Rates Below 10% in March
By ABC
April 30, 2025
WASHINGTON, April 30—The national March 2025 not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rate was 5.4%, unchanged from March 2024, according to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released today by Associated Builders and Contractors. The analy...

Four Ways to Master the Twists and Turns of Construction Project Change Orders
By Joshua Miles
April 24, 2025
In an industry where projects often run over schedule and over budget, change orders, labor shortages and communication gaps can significantly reduce construction firms’ profits.
Delays and budget hikes are often inevitable because of the nature of construction work where change...

Combating Construction Carbon: How Heavy Machinery Can Further Sustainability
By Leif Bruhn
March 21, 2025
Construction machinery emits around 400 megatons of CO2 annually, with excavators accounting for nearly 50% of all CO2 emissions from construction vehicles. The World Green Building Council reports that materials and construction account for 11% of global carbon emissions. Given ...

Construction Backlog Indicator Inches Lower in February, Contractor Confidence Remains Elevated
By ABC
March 12, 2025
WASHINGTON, March 11—Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.3 months in February, according to an ABC member survey conducted Feb. 20 to March 5. The reading is up 0.2 months since February 2024.
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Construction Employment Growth Strong in February
By ABC
March 11, 2025
WASHINGTON, March 7—The construction industry added 19,000 jobs on net in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 174,000 jobs, ...

ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Increases, Contractors Remain Confident
By ABC
February 13, 2025
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11—Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.4 months in January, according to an ABC member survey conducted Jan. 21 to Feb. 3. The reading is unchanged from January 2024.
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