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Construction Data

Construction Costs Rise Fastest Since Early 2023

New analyses from AGC and ABC show construction input prices surged in November, driven by tariff-impacted materials and energy costs.

Tanja Kern

January 14, 2026

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Construction input prices jumped 0.4% to 0.6% in November, marking the fastest annual increase since January 2023. With aluminum, steel, and energy costs climbing amid tariffs, contractors are raising bids, passing on costs, and planning cautiously—even as some remain optimistic about margins next year.

Construction Data

Data Centers Lift Construction Outlook, but Economic Worries Grow

Survey shows strong demand for data centers and power projects in 2026, even as contractors grow more concerned about recession risks, labor shortages and policy uncertainty.

Tanja Kern

January 13, 2026

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While data centers and power projects are driving commercial demand, contractors say economic uncertainty and workforce shortages could affect residential and mixed-use construction in 2026, according to a new AGC and Sage survey.

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.

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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Supply Chain Optimization: Overcoming Challenges in the Building Supply Industry

How technology, workforce investment, and smarter sourcing are reshaping resilience and growth

January 7, 2026

After years of disruption from inflation, labor shortages, and global instability, building supply companies face a pivotal moment. By strengthening supply chains through digital transformation, local sourcing, and workforce development, industry leaders can turn today’s challenges into lasting competitive advantages.

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 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.

Leading Through Change: SOPREMA’s Perspective on Roofing in 2026

Challenges abound for the roofing industry, but there is hope for change and growth

Tim Kersey

December 12, 2025

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SOPREMA US CEO Tim Kersey shares his observations on what the coming year holds for the manufacturer and its customers.

Construction Data

Construction’s Split Signal: Big Builds, Soft Demand

Ten $1B-plus megaprojects drove a 21.1% starts jump, but building square footage and job openings fell.

Tanja Kern

December 9, 2025

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October’s construction starts posted headline growth, but the gains were concentrated in a small number of megaprojects. Outside of those high-value builds, activity softened, and the industry’s labor picture dimmed further as job openings and hiring indicators pointed to ongoing contraction heading into 2026.