ABC: Record-High 89.7% of US Construction Workers Are Not Union Members

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According to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2024 Union Members Summary released, a record low 10.3% of the U.S. construction industry belongs to a union, a decrease from the prior historic low of 10.7% in 2023. BLS reports that 7,978,000 construction industry workers were not members of a union in 2024, a 12,000-person increase from 7,966,000 workers in 2023, while union membership decreased by 38,000 to 916,000. The construction industry shrunk by 26,000 workers, from 8.92 million in 2023 to 8.894 million in 2024. To view a detailed summary, click here.

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NCCER’s Annual I BUILT THIS! Contest Returns

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The National Center for Construction Education and Research’s annual I BUILT THIS! Contest is returning Feb. 1-March 14. Students across the nation pursuing a construction trade are invited to showcase their building projects for a chance to be recognized, win prizes and help jumpstart their construction career. NCCER’s annual I BUILT THIS! video contest is a nationwide competition. High school, career and technical education students and postsecondary construction trainees or apprentices are eligible to participate. Prizes for the contest include construction tools and materials worth more than $5,000 for winners and their associated schools. To participate, upload a YouTube video … Read more

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CMAA Expands Spanish-Language Content Library

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The Construction Management Association of America is in the process of publishing Spanish translations for 11 of its publications, continuing an effort to make industry resources accessible to an even larger number of program and construction management professionals. These translations, which will be released in phases through spring 2026, mark the first time CMAA’s Construction Management Guidelines have been available in a language other than English. The first of CMAA’s Construction Management Guidelines in Spanish – Pautas de Gestión de Tecnología (Technology Management Guidelines) – is now available in the CMAA Bookstore as an eBook or print publication. This release … Read more

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ACPA Announces Safety Training for Contractors

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The American Concrete Pumping Association has announced its Coworker Safety Training program, scheduled to launch spring 2025. Designed for contractors who work with and around concrete pumps, the program aims to bolster safety and education for more than 56,000 concrete contractors across the U.S. The Coworker Safety Training program represents ACPA’s initiative to build a more educated, safer workforce not only for pumpers, but also for the contractors and others working on concrete pumping job sites. Developed in collaboration with the American Society of Concrete Contractors, Coworker Safety Training fills critical gaps in safety training on job sites and provides … Read more

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Survey Reveals Key Insights on Jobsite Electrification

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DEWALT has unveiled industry insights from its 2025 Power Pulse Survey. The company surveyed 2,000+ national construction professionals to understand the opportunities and challenges of electrifying jobsites. Top findings from the survey show 66% of construction managers and 59% of skilled workers say complete electrification on jobsites may be just two years away. While the pros surveyed cited power supply and tool durability (39% and 35%, respectively) as concerns regarding electric-powered tools, these concerns have decreased compared to last year’s survey (44% and 39%, respectively). Furthermore, 94% of construction professionals are confident their construction sites are adequately fitted for the transition … Read more

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