What Buyers Really See in Your Financial Statements—And How to Make Them Count

Before you sell, merge or acquire, you better get your story—and your finances—straight. When it’s time to sell your construction business, your financial statements become more than just spreadsheets—they are your story. And whether that story commands a premium price or scares buyers away depends on how well you’ve prepared the numbers. Sellers often underestimate […]

Nonresidential Construction Adds 28,800 Jobs in November

With recent construction jobs numbers looking grim, this gentle uptick may forecast a better 2026 for the workforce. WASHINGTON, Dec. 16—The construction industry added 28,000 jobs on net in November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has […]

Construction Backlog Indicator Falls Sharply in November, Confidence in Profit Margins Dips

Construction backlog is down for December, but contractor confidence is high. Are projects dwindling or is productivity ramping up? WASHINGTON, Dec. 16—Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.1 months in November, according to an ABC member survey conducted Nov. 20 to Dec. 8. The reading is down 0.3 months since […]