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 […]

Preventing Workplace Fires in 2025 with AI Detection

Why Workplace Fires Still Happen in 2025: How Early Fire Detection with AI Can Prevent Them Despite decades of technological advancements, stricter safety regulations, and improved fire-resistant materials, workplace fires continue to make headlines even in 2025. Every year, high-risk industrial sites like manufacturing plants, construction zones, and energy facilities report fire incidents that could […]

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 […]