The Associated Builders and Contractors said the industry will need to bring in 456,000 new workers in 2027, up 30.7% from the 349,000 needed this year.
Jobs numbers were looking up in February compared to previous months, with a U.S. hiring spree led in part by the construction industry.
Nearly one year ago, the United States construction industry was grappling with the anticipated impact of 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico as well as tariffs on China. Over the ...
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Nonresidential construction posts mixed results as heavy and civil engineering declines outweigh gains in nonresidential building.
The industry needs approximately 349,000 new workers in 2026 to balance supply and demand, primarily due to retirements and modest spending growth forecasts. Key challenges include an aging workforce, ...
The latest data available through early March showed rapid growth in megaprojects in 2025, followed by the softening of several key construction indicators to kick off 2026. For example, contractor ...
The construction industry stands at a pivotal moment. For decades, it has battled with productivity challenges, budget ...
Secondary school pupils will be given a taste of the world of construction at an event in Castleford next week.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The construction industry needs to attract an estimated 349,000 net new workers in 2026 to meet demand for construction services, according to a proprietary model developed and ...