Articles Tagged with ''ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors)''

La demanda de trabajadores sigue creciendo en la construcción, pero muchas empresas de roofing continúan teniendo dificultades para cubrir sus vacantes.

Construction job openings jumped in April while roofing contractors continued competing for scarce skilled labor, raising concerns about costs, staffing and project schedules.

Construction input prices have risen more in four months than the previous three years combined, putting roofing contractors under mounting pressure.

Commercial construction hiring remained strong in April, led by surging demand for data centers and infrastructure projects.

U.S. asphalt shingle shipments dropped double digits in Q1 2026, with all major roofing categories declining year over year as construction demand softens and costs climb sharply.

Flat construction spending in 2026 points to uneven commercial roofing demand, with infrastructure and data centers offsetting declines as contractor backlog remains steady.

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

Hiring hit a record low in February, tightening labor supply for roofing crews and project timelines.

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.

Commercial roofing and waterproofing specialist Chamberlin is recognized among ABC’s top-performing contractors nationwide.