Growth in the construction industry plateaued over the past year — and in 2026, look for that trend to continue. Faced with labor shortages, supply chain issues and economic pressures like high ...

Explore the key forces reshaping construction planning, from AI adoption and data center growth to labor constraints, ...

Only two states, Louisiana and Ohio, reported lower construction unemployment rates in March 2026 compared to previous periods. The national NSA payroll construction employment increased by 58,000, ...

The cost of construction materials and labor spiked at the beginning of 2026, spearheaded by rising prices for energy and materials. Construction input prices rose to a 12.6% annualized rate in the ...

US construction hiring fell to its lowest rate since 2000 in February 2026, with job openings dropping to 202,000. Here's ...

Material costs are rising, workers are scarce and customers are delaying new construction plans. Material costs are rising, workers are scarce and customers are delaying new construction plans.

A September jobs report that added 19,000 jobs in the construction industry has restored some contractors’ optimism. However, the picture for future growth remains mixed according to experts. Overall ...