Associated Builders and Contractors
Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 67 chapters nationwide help our members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of our communities. You’ll find we’re member-driven and member-strong, helping our 23,000 members thrive. As the nation’s premier construction association, Associated Builders and Contractors provides a strong foundation for our members’ growth. Since 1950, ABC has helped construction executives develop skills, lead a safe and productive workforce, find support and expand networks to achieve sustained success to build the places where America works, lives, plays, heals, learns and prays.
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ABC: Construction industry must attract 439,000 workers in 2025
“While the construction workforce has become younger and more plentiful in recent years, the industry still must attract 439,000 new workers in 2025 to balance demand and supply,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator slips in December, contractor confidence remains elevated
Backlog in the commercial and institutional category has fallen by almost a full month over the past year and is now at the lowest level since February 2023.
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ABC to celebrate 75 Years at convention in Las Vegas
ABC’s annual convention celebrates the best of the best in merit shop construction, honoring the member companies and individuals who lead the industry in representing the association’s core values.
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ABC report: Wisconsin is the top state for construction
Arkansas, Kentucky, West Virginia and Florida rounded out the top five states in 2024, in ranking order.
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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator holds steady in November, contractor confidence surges
ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for sales, profit margins and staffing levels improved in November. The readings for all three components remain above the threshold of 50, indicating expectations for growth over the next six months.
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Construction adds just 10,000 jobs in November
The construction unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in November. Unemployment across all industries rose to 4.2% from 4.1% in October.
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ABC names 2025 national chair, executive committee
The members of ABC’s 2025 Executive Committee will take office on Jan. 1, 2025.
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Energy prices drive construction materials costs up
Natural gas prices increased by 29.3%, unprocessed energy materials prices rose 9.9% and crude petroleum prices advanced by 7.3%.
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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator slips in October, contractor confidence remains elevated
ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for sales and staffing levels improved in October, while the reading for profit margins inched slightly lower.
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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator rebounds, contractor confidence improves
The readings for all three components are above the threshold of 50, indicating expectations for growth over the next six months.
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