Job openings increased by 90,000 positions during the month, signaling a sharp rise in hiring demand as contractors worked to ...

The latest outlook from the Associated General Contractors of America reveals two bright spots amid a growing number of ...

Undocumented workers are becoming increasingly scarce on jobsites. That means higher expenses in sectors with less demand, ...

A smaller construction labor shortage in 2026 reflects cooling demand, not a fix, as retirements, megaprojects and backlog gaps keep risk elevated.

As 41% of the construction workforce nears retirement, contractors can’t hire their way out of the labor shortage. Execution, ...

Associated Builders and Contractors predicts the construction industry will need 349,000 net workers to meet demand in 2026, ...

Deportations and inflation are worsening a labor shortage that was already running rampant through the construction industry, hindering projects and adding to an already significant affordable housing ...

Rising costs, labor shortages, and tariffs hinder home construction amid growing demand and affordability concerns, says the National Association of Home Builders.

The industry needs approximately 349,000 new workers in 2026 to balance supply and demand, primarily due to retirements and ...

WASHINGTON, DC — The construction industry had 236,000 job openings on the last day of January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released March 11 in the US Bureau ...

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 ...

Women now hold 38% of jobs in traditionally majority-male professional roles, up from 23% just a few decades ago. In many industries, this shift is driven by labor shortages, evolving skill ...