ABC: Nonresidential Construction Adds Solid 27,900 Jobs in January

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The construction industry added 33,000 jobs on net in January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 44,000 jobs, an increase of 0.5%. Nonresidential construction employment expanded by 27,900 positions, with gains in 2 of the 3 subcategories. Nonresidential specialty trade added 25,100 jobs, while nonresidential building added 3,600 new positions. Heavy and civil engineering lost 800 jobs in January. The construction unemployment rate was 6.9% in January. Unemployment across all industries decreased to 4.3% and is 0.3 percentage points […]

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Registration Open for 2026 Post-Tensioning Institute Convention

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The Post-Tensioning Institute announced that registration is now open for the 2026 PTI Convention. Scheduled to take place May 4-7 in Long Beach, California, this premier industry event will serve as the centerpiece of the Institute’s year-long 50th anniversary celebration. This year’s convention offers engineers, contractors and industry stakeholders the opportunity to engage with the latest technical developments in the field. The event will feature a robust schedule of technical sessions, committee meetings and exclusive networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and professional growth. Attendees can look forward to a special 50th Anniversary Gala and a series of commemorative events. A highlight […]

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Submissions Open for 2026 DBIA Project/Team Awards

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The Design-Build Institute of America has opened submissions for its 2026 Design-Build Project/Team Awards, recognizing the best Design-Build projects and teams across the country. The DBIA Project/Team Awards honor Design-Build teams operating at the highest level of the profession. Winning projects demonstrate exceptional collaboration, disciplined leadership and delivery practices that reflect Design-Build Done Right. The awards span multiple market sectors and include both Merit and Excellence awards, along with special recognitions highlighting exceptional achievement in areas such as innovation, owner leadership and advanced project practices. The program’s highest honors include the Chair’s Award and Project of the Year. Submissions are due […]

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Willmeng Names Michelle Rousseau Director of Trade Relations

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Michelle Rousseau has been hired as director of trade relations at Willmeng Construction. This newly created director-level position is designed to deepen relationships with key trade partners and enhance communication across the firm’s growing market sectors. Rousseau’s role was created to proactively grow the base of specialized subcontractor firms to serve expanded market sectors. This position is unique to general contractors and is specifically designed to drive deeper partnerships and mutually leverage the strengths of the companies. Rousseau will focus on being a dedicated resource for those trade partners to serve them from project preconstruction stages through warranty stages, as […]

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Tariffs Drive Construction Materials Prices Up 2.8% in 2025

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Construction input prices decreased 0.6% in December compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices decreased 0.7% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 2.8% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 3.2% higher. Prices increased in 2 of 3 energy categories last month. Natural gas and unprocessed energy materials prices were up 34.8% and 5.5%, respectively, while crude petroleum prices were down 2.7% in December. “Construction materials prices posted a welcome decline in December, yet […]

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