The construction industry is known for its complex and fluctuating costs. To effectively budget for a construction project, it’s essential to consider all the different labor costs. Here are some ...

Explore the top trends shaping construction in 2026, including labor challenges, interest rate cuts, data center demand and ...

The latest federal data shows muted labor demand along with a sharp drop in hiring, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis.

Why does most U.S. construction activity keep flowing to the same states—and what do power, labor capacity and value-added data reveal about where competition will intensify next?

The housing crisis demands a national workforce mobilization to provide the labor necessary for housing construction, real ...

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The job numbers in construction stand in stark contrast to the broader labor market. The U.S. as a whole shed 105,000 jobs in ...

Structural iron and steel workers are skilled professionals who assemble and install the framework for buildings, bridges, ...

From business owners, contractors, and even rental companies—everyone has felt the pinch of the U.S. economy and the ever-constricting labor force. The construction industry has been one of the ...

The construction industry is facing a perfect storm in the labor arena. Not only is it harder to find workers, but employers are having to pay those they do hire – many underqualified – steadily ...

In the feverish haze of the hottest summer on record, construction workers in Texas found out they soon will no longer be guaranteed mandated water breaks. In Florida, undocumented workers are subject ...