Items Tagged with 'construction industry'

ADP Research reports that workers hired within the previous three months represented 3.6% of construction employment on average between 2019 and 2025. In 2026, that share has climbed to 4.6%, suggesting that hiring activity is accelerating. Even so, bringing new people through the door is only part of the workforce challenge. As competition for experienced talent intensifies, contractors must focus not only on attracting workers but also on creating reasons for them to stay.

Organized by the NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, MyWIC is designed to build a sustainable and diverse pipeline for the skilled trades and construction industries.

The report warns that without intentional workforce training strategies, the people and places with the greatest exposure to lead service lines are unlikely to benefit from the employment opportunities presented by this massive infrastructure investment.

This new tech-focused division brings field-tested digital tools, custom software and advanced integrations to modern construction workflows.

While backlog held steady across most sectors, smaller contractors saw a sharp decline. Confidence in sales, margins and staffing continues to waver, with nearly two-thirds of contractors reporting signs of a contracting market despite ongoing strength in manufacturing and data center projects.

Nonresidential spending fell for the third consecutive month, according to ABC. 

As summer heat and project pressures peak, John W. Danforth Company is tackling one of construction’s most pressing issues: mental health. 

ABC’s latest Construction Backlog Indicator shows an increase to 8.7 months, with confidence in sales and profits remaining strong, fueled in part by a data center construction surge.

For the 13th year in a row, Moen has been recognized as a National Preferred Partner by David Weekley Homes—an honor awarded to just 12 out of 118 evaluated partners in 2025.

While overall year-over-year price increases remain modest, rapid gains in early 2025 and looming tariff hikes signal rising pressure for contractors.