ABC is projecting a need of nearly 400,000 workers to meet construction demands in 2026; and nearly 500,000 in 2027.

WASHINGTON, DC — Associated Builders and Contractors reported April 15 that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.5 months in March, according to an ABC member survey conducted March 20 to ...

ABC’s December backlog uptick hints at steadier pipelines, but underlying data show uneven momentum across firm sizes as ...

The Associated Builders and Contractors' (ABC) Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.7 months in June, according to a member survey, the association announced. The figure is up by 0.3 months ...

Associated Builders and Contractors reported 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 ...

Construction job openings increased by 90,000 in November, reflecting rising demand despite slower hiring compared to pre ...

WASHINGTON, DC — Associated Builders and Contractors reported on July 15th that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.7 months in June, according to an ABC member survey conducted June 20 to ...

WASHINGTON — Associated Builders and Contractors reported April 15 that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.5 months in March, according to an ABC member survey conducted March 20 to April 6.

ABC’s 2026 workforce shortage analysis shows a series of macrodynamics at play in the industry,” said Michael Bellaman, ABC ...

The industry needs approximately 349,000 new workers in 2026 to balance supply and demand, primarily due to retirements and ...