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URGENT LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – CORRECTION REGARDING S-2961

Reporting Error Clarified: S-2961 Has NOT Passed and Is NOT Law Earlier reporting incorrectly stated that S-2961 advanced through the Legislature and became law during the final lame duck voting session. That information was incorrect due to a reporting error from the Office of Legislative Services (OLS). Here are the…

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Construction Industry Must Attract 349,000 Workers in 2026 Despite Macroeconomic Headwinds

The construction industry needs to attract an estimated 349,000 net new workers in 2026 to meet demand for construction services, according to a proprietary model developed and released today by Associated Builders and Contractors. In 2027, the industry will need to bring in 456,000 new workers to meet demand as…

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Construction Lost 11,000 Jobs in December, Added Just 14,000 Jobs in 2025

The construction industry lost 11,000 jobs on net in December, 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 grew by 14,000 jobs, an increase of 0.2%. Nonresidential construction employment decreased by 7,800 positions…

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Construction Job Openings Rebound by 90,000 in November 2025

The construction industry had 292,000 job openings on the last day of November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is…

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PlanHub Joins Associated Builders and Contractors’ Tech Marketplace to Advance Construction Technology Access for ABC-NJ Members

PlanHub Joins Associated Builders and Contractors’ Tech Marketplace to Advance Construction Technology Access for ABC Members West Palm Beach, FL – January 6, 2026 — PlanHub, a leading preconstruction software platform connecting general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers nationwide, today announced that it has joined the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)…

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ABC-NJ Celebrates More Than Two Dozen Open Shop Contractors at Awards Gala

On November 6, Associated Builders and Contractors New Jersey Chapter (ABC-NJ) proudly hosted their Excellence in Construction Awards Gala at the Liberty House in Jersey City. This annual celebration features exceptional projects from top merit shop construction firms and their projects from across New Jersey and celebrated top individual members.…

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Free Raffle for MyLowe’s Pro Rewards Members!

Lowe's is entering all ABC New Jersey members who have joined the Lowe's Pro Rewards Program using the ABC group code 3ABC within the past year—and through the end of July—into a raffle to win a a DEWALT 8-in 20 -Volt 3 -Speed Indoor/Outdoor Yellow Jobsite Fan (DEWALT 8-in 20-Volt 3-Speed Indoor/Outdoor Yellow…

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Submit Your Best Projects for the 2025 Excellence in Construction Awards

🏆 CALLING ALL CONTRACTORS – SHOWCASE YOUR BEST WORK! 🏗️ ABC New Jersey is now accepting submissions for our 2025 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards! This prestigious program celebrates the most outstanding projects from ABC-NJ members—honoring innovation, craftsmanship, world-class safety, and excellence in construction. Think your project has what it…

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RS Phillips Steel, LLC Celebrating 90 Years in Business!

For 90 years and 4 Generations, the Phillips Family has been trucking Steel up and down Lake Pochung Road, in Vernon, NJ. From its humble beginnings in 1934, Reginald Stewart Phillips purchased an old Apple Orchard as a place to lay down the excess materials from his greenhouse business. In the…

Jillian Stengel In Awards, Member News, News

2024 Excellence in Construction Awards Submissions Now Open

ABC New Jersey is pleased to announce the 2024 Excellence in Construction Awards competition. This is an opportunity for your project(s) to join other merit shop projects and be recognized by ABC New Jersey as the “Best of the Best”. Winners and participants will be recognized at our Excellence in Construction…