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Articles Tagged with ''construction employment''

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Construction Is Hiring Again — but Fuel Costs and Borrowing Rates Are Eating Into the Good News

The industry added 26,000 jobs in March, but diesel topping $5.40 a gallon and rising Treasury yields are raising alarms for contractors heading into the busy season
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
April 3, 2026
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The industry added 26,000 jobs in March, but diesel topping $5.40 a gallon and rising Treasury yields are raising alarms for contractors heading into the busy season


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Construction Data

Construction Hiring Slows to Record Low in February

Low labor churn tightens contractor workforce
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
March 31, 2026
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Hiring hit a record low in February, tightening labor supply for roofing crews and project timelines.


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Women in Construction

New Report Finds Women in Construction Continue to Face Bias, Workplace Barriers

Survey highlights safety, advancement gaps
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
March 26, 2026
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A new report finds that persistent bias, safety concerns, and limited advancement opportunities continue to hinder women in construction despite growing industry demand for workers.


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Awards News

Ridgeline Construction Roofing & Exteriors' Lauren Marsh Wins AGC Honor

Huntsville construction leader recognized at 2026 BuildSouth Awards for excellence and leadership in the industry
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
March 24, 2026
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Lauren Marsh, president of Ridgeline Construction, earned the AGC Alabama Women in Construction Award, highlighting her impact on the field and leadership in advancing women in the industry.
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Legislation

ABC Presses Trump to Repeal PLA Mandate

Group cites workforce, cost pressures
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
February 25, 2026
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Associated Builders and Contractors called for repeal of federal PLA mandates and workforce visa reform following President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address.


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Contractors: Now Is the Time to Speak Up on the Dignity Act
Legal Insights

Labor Shortages Intensify as Immigration Uncertainty Grows

Contractors Look to Dignity Act
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
February 25, 2026
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Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney and Michele Meier, general manager at Clear Choice Restoration, say the proposed Dignity Act could create a structured legal pathway for undocumented workers, offering much-needed workforce stabilization for construction trades facing mounting labor shortages.


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Construction Data

ABC: Construction Backlog Dips to 8 Months

Confidence rises despite four-year low in backlog
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
February 11, 2026
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Industry adds 33,000 jobs in January as contractors remain optimistic about sales growth.


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Workforce Development

Construction Faces 349K Worker Gap in 2026 as Spending Grows

ABC projects labor demand rising to 456,000 workers in 2027 as construction spending rebounds and retirements accelerate
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
January 19, 2026
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The construction industry must add nearly 350,000 workers in 2026 just to keep pace with demand, according to new modeling from Associated Builders and Contractors. Workforce shortages could worsen if spending grows faster than expected.


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Construction Employment

Construction Jobs Dip in December as Unemployment Hits 5%

AGC says hiring plans remain for 2026, but labor shortages and policy uncertainty continue to weigh on construction employment.
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Tanja Kern
January 12, 2026
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Construction employment declined by 11,000 in December and the unemployment rate among workers with recent construction experience jumped to 5.0 percent, AGC said, even as many firms still plan to add headcount in 2026 if they can find qualified workers amid persistent labor shortages.
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Construction Employment

More States Add Construction Jobs as Labor Crunch Persists

AGC analysis shows widening employment gains, but contractors warn worker shortages continue to hinder project delivery.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
December 12, 2025
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Construction employment grew in 27 states and D.C. over the past year, with 31 states adding jobs in September, according to new AGC data.


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