Construction Industry Adds 28,000 Jobs November
The construction industry added 28,000 jobs in November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 58,000 jobs, representing a 0.7 percent rise. Read More»
Construction Industry Had “Extraordinary Low” Level of Job Openings in October
The construction industry had 213,000 job openings on the last day of October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry… Continue reading... Read More»
Project Abandonments Soar by 41 Percent in November
The Project Stress Index (PSI) closed November at 125.7, marking a sharp 19.9 percent increase from October’s reading. According to analysis from ConstructConnect, the surge was driven by a 41.1 percent jump in abandonments, its highest level since a spike in July of this year, and a 16.5 percent rise in on-hold activity. In contrast, bid… Continue reading... Read More»
Lee Ann Slattery to Serve as First Female Chair of Metal Construction Association
The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has announced its new officers for 2026. Elected by MCA members, the board will be led by Lee Ann Slattery of ATAS International, the organization’s first female chair. Read More»
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- Construction Industry Adds 28,000 Jobs November
- Project Abandonments Soar by 41 Percent in November
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