1+ week, 1+ day ago  (257+ words) Flexible access models are making construction robotics more accessible by reducing upfront costs and implementation barriers. One of the most common conversations I have with contractors starts with a misconception. They hear about construction robotics, autonomous equipment or large-scale 3D concrete…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (163+ words) Construction employment rose by 33,000 jobs in January, driven by growth in nonresidential specialty trades, according to new federal data analyzed by ABC. The construction industry added 33,000 jobs in January, according to an analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data by…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (586+ words) Industry reports point to flat 2026 spending, persistent labor shortages and rising costs, even as tech adoption and targeted regional strategies drive new opportunities. The construction industry is heading into 2026 with a mix of stubborn challenges and new opportunities. ForConstructionPros.com…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (163+ words) U.S. construction employment grew by 19,000 jobs in September, led by nonresidential gains, while the industry unemployment rate rose to 3.8%, according to new federal data. The construction industry added a net 19,000 jobs in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (224+ words) An analysis from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) shows a 0.2% increase in September with prices up 3.5% year-over-year. ABC Reports Construction Materials Prices Rise for 5th Consecutive Month An analysis from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) shows a 0.2% increase in September with…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1070+ words) As Baby Boomer retirements create a skilled labor gap, Gen Z is emerging as the “Toolbelt Generation.” Construction employers can attract and retain young workers through mentorship, training and exposure to modern trade careers. Gen Z Revitalizes the Skilled Trades…...

8+ mon, 4+ week ago  (200+ words) The U.S. construction industry reported 188,000 job openings in August, the lowest level in almost 10 years, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of federal data. Construction Job Openings Fall to Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade The U.S. construction industry reported…...

9+ mon, 14+ hour ago  (699+ words) Tariffs, labor shortages and evolving technologies are reshaping construction insurance in 2026. Learn how contractors can close coverage gaps, reduce risk and prepare for a more uncertain business environment. Construction business leaders know how quickly market conditions can shift. Tariffs, labor…...

1+ year, 6+ day ago  (156+ words) Rider Levett Bucknall’s Q2 2025 report reveals construction cost inflation has eased to 4.4% year-over-year, offering more stable ground for budgeting and investment. Construction cost inflation continues to cool, according to the Q2 2025 Quarterly Construction Cost Report from Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB). The report…...

10+ mon, 1+ day ago  (193+ words) The U.S. construction industry lost 7,000 jobs in August, according to federal data, though unemployment fell to a record-low 3.2%. The construction industry lost 7,000 jobs in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Industry employment…...