National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.1% in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Construction spending slid 0.3 percent from June to July, pulled down by declines in private residential and nonresidential construction. A newly released workforce survey indicates the decreases are attributable in part to a shortage of skilled workers.
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) officially opened online registration and housing today for the 2025 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS), the largest annual light construction trade show in the world.
The nation’s failure to invest in construction workforce education and training programs is having a real, measurable impact on the country’s ability to build infrastructure and other construction projects, according to the results of a workforce survey.
High interest rates for construction and development loans as well as ongoing challenges regarding labor shortages and higher prices for many building materials continued to slow the building market this summer.
The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) has been selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to receive $2.2 million in grant funding to reduce embodied carbon emissions in construction materials and products.
Construction is one of the most dangerous sectors to work in with contractors and machine operators being the most at risk. However, they can be the most influential in understanding how to improve on-site safety.
A new survey of Orlando-based tradespeople from Dewalt found that 78% of tradespeople agree that the initial buy-in cost of tools, which can range from several thousands to upwards of $10,000, was a barrier to getting started in their career.
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased by 10.4% in June to 198.6 (2000=100) from the revised May reading of 179.9. Over the month, commercial planning increased 14.5% and institutional planning ticked up 0.2%.