Strong architecture billings point to construction's momentum

November's index figure marks the strongest monthly growth this year, spelling a positive outlook for the industry moving into next year.

By Mary Tyler March • Dec. 20, 2017

ABC: Construction primed for stable 2018

Factors like increasing construction costs, however, could pose risks to the industry next year.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2017

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Construction growth expected to hold

The Associated Builders and Contractors reported that the nonresidential construction backlog grew in Q3 and should continue to do so in the near term.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2017

ABC: Contractors should monitor rising material prices

Input prices saw the largest year-over-year jump last month since November 2011, and those costs will likely continue to rise as the global industry expands.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2017

Construction poised for growth in 2018

The Dodge Momentum Index rose for a second-straight month, buoyed by gains in the commercial and institutional sectors.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 11, 2017

Go Build America Launches National Initiative

New National Initiative includes enhanced website and recruiting tools for employers targeted at young people and incumbent workforce.

Dec. 11, 2017

Industry Pulse: The latest construction data and statistics

As construction jobs increased, spending and contractor confidence dropped.

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Following hurricanes, construction trainees get fast-tracked into the workforce

Colleges in hurricane-hit areas have accelerated training to help rebuilding efforts, with plans for students to return to complete degrees later.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 29, 2017

Amazon's HQ2 received billions of dollars in incentive offerings from these cities, states

At $7 billion, New Jersey officials have offered the highest-dollar incentive program, followed by Irvine, CA, Philadelphia, and the state of Maryland.

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 28, 2017

October construction starts drop 9%

The month's slowdown was expected following an unsustainable surge in September's nonresidential starts. 

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 22, 2017

Construction's contribution to US economy at 7-year high, ABC says

Indirect spending as a result of construction activity added an estimated 2% to 3% to the overall benefit the industry provided to the economy.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 22, 2017

Apartment construction starting to cool

A slowdown in apartment construction could free up construction workers for other projects where skilled labor is in short supply.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2017

How do you create 5 million apprenticeships? 3 practical considerations

While most employers may now be aware of apprenticeships, many still have questions about how to implement them and what they should look like.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 17, 2017

Builder confidence reaches 8-month high in November

Though supply-side challenges continue to hamper builders, confidence in the market is expected to hold through the remainder of the year.

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 17, 2017

Chicago crews erect 60th crane this year

The number of cranes is directly related to Chicago's high-rise building boom, and the total is expected to increase with more residential projects underway.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 16, 2017

Infrastructure, utility construction expected to drive 2018 starts

ConstructConnect's Q3 forecast slates 2018 starts to increase 4.8%, with growth in the residential, nonresidential and heavy/civil engineering sectors.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 15, 2017

Architecture billings rebound in October

Slight increases in the report's new project inquiries and new design contracts readings point to robust activity in the coming months.

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 15, 2017

Labor Secretary Acosta talks deregulation, 'unleashing jobs'

Acosta confirmed the U.S. Department of Labor's intent to deregulate in favor of "unleashing jobs" and to repeal rulemaking that "impinges on liberty."

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 9, 2017

Automation could wipe out 600K UK construction jobs by 2040

To prepare for the "Fourth Industrial Revolution," one group recommends expediting the use of tech in training to account for new industry needs.

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 8, 2017

One year after Trump's election, where are we now?

Before the final votes were tallied, it was clear a new president would have a notable implications for construction. Here's what those look like, one year later.

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 8, 2017

Dodge: Projects ready to come online will support 2018 growth

Twenty $100 million-plus projects entered the planning stage in October — twice the number reported in September.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 8, 2017

Texas unveils $61B plan to rebuild following Harvey

Three "coastal spines" to control flooding, new reservoirs and buying out properties are some of the key elements to the rebuilding plan.

By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 7, 2017

US affirms final tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber

In a victory for American mills, the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that Canadian imports hurt the U.S. lumber industry.

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 6, 2017

Construction adds 11,000 jobs to October payrolls

The month's ebb in employment points to a growing cause for concern in the industry's lagging ability to recruit qualified workers.

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 3, 2017

Construction spending ticks up in September

Despite the overall increase in construction spending, the figure has seen steady declines for much of the past year.

By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 2, 2017