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ABC: Construction Adds 15K Jobs in June

The construction industry added 15,000 jobs on net in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 121,000 jobs, or 1.5%. Nonresidential construction employment expanded by 9,200 positions on…
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Andrew DeVito
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ABC: Tariffed Construction Materials Prices Rise in May

Construction input prices increased 0.2% in May compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.3% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 1.3% higher than a…
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Andrew DeVito
In National, News

ABC: Contractors’ Backlog Falls Sharply in May

Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.4 months in May, according to an ABC member survey conducted May 20 to June 3. The reading is up 0.1 months since May 2024. View the full Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index data series. While…
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Andrew DeVito
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ABC Extends Strategic Partnership With Fringe Benefit Group To Support Government Contractors

Associated Builders and Contractors today announced the renewal of its 12-year strategic partnership with Fringe Benefit Group, a leading provider of benefit solutions for government contractors, staffing companies, restaurants and retail outlets. The new three-year agreement reinforces ABC and FBG’s shared commitment to supporting contractors working in the prevailing wage space and…
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Andrew DeVito
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ABC Immigration-Related Resources

In light of the administration’s ongoing immigration-related actions, we are providing resources from ABC general counsel Littler. ABC recommends every contractor take all precautions in the hiring process to verify each potential employee is eligible to work legally in the United States, including using the E-Verify system. ABC’s goal is to work…
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