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ABC: Construction backlog steady, confidence up in August
The Associated Builders & Contractors’ (ABC) Construction Backlog Indicator saw no change in August, while the Construction Confidence Index grew. Keep Reading
Report: Economy, nonresidential construction down in second quarter
The U.S. economy contracted last quarter, and nonresidential spending is down in 10 of the last 11 quarters. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction input costs up in June
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says rising construction materials prices are adding pressure to contractors. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction backlog, confidence down in June
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says both its Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index dipped last month. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction backlogs, input prices up; contractor confidence down
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) report its Construction Backlog Indicator was up in May, while its Construction Confidence Index was down. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction employment up in April
While nonresidential construction lost 2,000 jobs in April, the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says total construction employment was up. Keep Reading
How investing in people can change operations
Turner Mining Group’s Thomas Haun speaks with P&Q's Kevin Yanik about where producers and contractors are on the challenging labor front. Keep Reading
Report: Construction job openings still on the rise
An Associated Builders & Contractors analysis shows that construction job openings hit nearly 400,000 in March of this year. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction input prices up in March 2022
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says construction input prices are up, both in March and since February 2020. Keep Reading
