State of the Industry

AI for Impact: How to Harness Its Power Today

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:30:02 -0400

AI is revolutionizing the construction industry, and forward-thinking contractors like Josey Parks are proving that integrating smart tools into everyday operations can dramatically enhance customer experience, efficiency, and growth.

Construction Hiring Stalls Again in June, Signaling Industry Caution, ABC Reports

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:21:00 -0400

Hiring in the U.S. construction sector remained sluggish in June, reflecting ongoing uncertainty and cautious sentiment across the industry.

ABC: Contractor Optimism Grows as ABC’s Backlog Indicator Rebounds in June

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:55:00 -0400

The associated group reports its CBI rose in June.

ABC Economist Hosts Mid-Year Construction Outlook Webinar July 16

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Construction executive’s 2025 mid-year construction economic update and forecast webinar.

MCA Releases 2025 Market Study

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0400

The association's market study shows growth for the metal construction industry.

LAST CALL: Enter Now for W&C Top 50 Contractors

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:30:00 -0400

W&C’s Top 50 submissions page is still open for your entries.

ABC: Construction Hiring Remains Sluggish in May

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:40:00 -0400

The group reports that the month of May had slower job starts.

GMS Enters Into Agreement With The Home Depot to Be Acquired by SRS Distribution

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:53:00 -0400

The powerhouse distributor accepts the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer's bid.

ACA Says U.S. Needs One Million Tons of Cement by 2028

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

New industry report predicts U.S. will need 1 million tons of cement for AI infrastructure by 2028.

Trump Administration Fails To Rescind Biden’s Anti-Merit Labor Mandate, Says ABC

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:15:00 -0400

The association says it will continue to fight PLA mandate in court.

Adrian Steel Changes Name to Adrian

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:00:21 -0400

The company simplifies its name, updates it logo design.

U.S. Department of Labor Pauses Job Corps Center Operations

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:13:00 -0400

The department suddenly closes regional offices nationwide, scrambling to find accommodations for those enrolled in Job Corp.

ABC: Nonresidential Construction Spending Dips in April

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:44:00 -0400

The association reports that spending decreased 0.1 percent.

J. J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year Awards Now Open

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:08:30 -0400

SPOTY Winners Receive Prize Packages Valued at Up to $47,200

GMS Announces its 2025 Expo in Southern California

Tue, 27 May 2025 09:47:13 -0400

The supply company will host its annual event in San Diego.

Walmart’s Tariff Remarks Make Impact Clear, Raising Trump’s Ire

gottliebb@bnpmedia.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Mon, 19 May 2025 09:12:00 -0400

Walmart’s tariff warning underscores how U.S. businesses—not foreign exporters—absorb costs, driving up prices and straining construction and roofing supply chains.

USGBC California to Host 24th Annual Green Building Conference in San Francisco

Sat, 17 May 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Largest and longest-running gathering of leading advocates across California's public and private sectors welcomes both professionals and the green-curious.

Contractors' Expectations Improves in April, Reports ABC

Tue, 13 May 2025 12:10:00 -0400

Despite tariff impacts, ABC contractors’ backlog and profit margin expectations improve in April.

Developing a Mental Health Action Plan for the Construction Industry

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:46:51 -0400

Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas spoke about a mental health plan for the industry. To further the point, a well-structured mental health action plan in the construction industry can improve worker well-being by addressing job-related stressors, fostering awareness, and implementing evidence-based initiatives.

New Trade Tariffs and Their Impact on BuildBlock

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:02:00 -0400

Newly imposed tariffs on imports from the current White House administration have prompted questions regarding the pricing impact they might bring upon the manufacturing industries.

SFIA Announces Agenda for General Session, Annual Meeting

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0400

The association will be presenting an update on SFIA business, as well as a general session following the annual meeting in Charlotte during this year's BUILD25.

ABC: Construction Employment Growth Strong in February

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 10:24:00 -0500

The February jobs report suggests contractors’ ongoing optimism, said ABC officials.

ASSP Releases Core Safety Principles Report

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Study highlights ways safety and health can create a strategic advantage.

FL Crane & Sons Reports Exciting 2024, Opens Office in Miami

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:45:07 -0500

The southern-based contractor announces continued growth and its entry into the Florida market.

What Trump’s Policy Changes Mean for the Construction Industry

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:30:00 -0500

The Trump administration’s policy shifts present both challenges and opportunities for the construction industry.

Surviving the Construction Labor Shortage

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The construction industry does not have enough skilled workers, but companies can still have success.

Construction Industry Must Attract 439,000 Workers in 2025, ABC Reports

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:35:00 -0500

The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 439,000 net new workers in 2025 to meet anticipated demand for construction services, according to a proprietary model developed and released today by Associated Builders and Contractors. In 2026, the industry will need to bring in 499,000 new workers as spending picks up in response to presumed lower interest rates.

Dear Anna: Highlights from Best of Success

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Anna Anderson talks about some highlights of the recent Best of Success event.

VIDEO: Protecting Your Business from Fraud

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0400

Follow these tips from credit expert Thea Dudley so you don’t become one of the 80% of businesses that experienced fraud in 2023.

W&C State of the Industry

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The wall and ceiling industry seems to be holding consistent from last year’s results. But will it continue? Here are the highlights.