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Producer Price Index Percent Change Inputs to Construction Industries graph

ABC: Construction Materials Prices Soar in April, Up 6.2% Since January

Nonresidential construction input prices increased 1.8% for the month

May 13, 2026

Construction input prices increased 1.7% in April compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data released.

Construction employment growth chart comparion from 2025 to 2026

Nonresidential Construction Adds 27,900 Jobs in January

On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 44,000 jobs, an increase of 0.5%

February 11, 2026

The construction industry added 33,000 jobs on net in January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

In August 2025, iron and steel prices increased by 9.2% year over year, contributing to a rise in overall construction input costs.

Economic Indicators

Construction Faces Higher Costs, Weaker Jobs Amid PPI Downturn

August PPI slipped overall, but metals and fuel pushed construction inputs higher

Bryan Gottlieb

September 11, 2025

Producer prices fell in August, but construction input costs climbed as metals and diesel rose. With jobs revised lower, contractors face uneven pressures closing out 2025.

U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by just 73,000 in July and the unemployment rate held at 4.2%.

Economics

Labor Market Loses Momentum: July Adds 73K, Prior Months Slashed by 258K

Unemployment steady at 4.2%; construction employment sputters as nonresidential spending contracts

August 1, 2025

July’s payrolls grew by a meager 73,000, falling short of expectations; May and June numbers were each revised downward, while earnings remained flat.

ABC Convention 2025 Celebrates Best Construction Projects, People, and Practices

ABC Convention 2025 took place Feb. 25-27 in Las Vegas

March 2, 2025

Associated Builders and Contractors named the honorees recognized at ABC Convention 2025, “ABC—Building America for 75 Years."

ABC Announces Sponsorship of Construction Safety Week

Construction Safety Week is Scheduled for May 5-9

February 21, 2025

Associated Builders and Contractors announced its sponsorship of Construction Safety Week 2025, which will take place May 5-9, as a call to action for the entire contracting community to commit to a safer industry.

ACS Wins Award for State-of-the-Art Acoustics Lab

February 26, 2018

ACS received a Project of Distinction Award by Associated Builders & Contractors of Wisconsin for its Raising the Roof to Build a State-of-the-Art Acoustics Lab – Briggs & Stratton project.

ABC Announces New Chief Financial Officer

October 20, 2017

New CFO will be responsible for managing and directing the accounting, finance and facilities functions at ABC and its affiliated organizations.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Gains Momentum

December 1, 2016

Nonresidential construction spending totaled $699.7 billion on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis in October, a 0.3 percent decrease from September’s significantly upwardly revised total.

ABC Announces Young Professional of the Year Finalists

October 28, 2015

Associated Builders and Contractors continued its celebration of Careers in Construction Month today by announcing three finalists for its first Young Professional of the Year Award.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On Demand In modern roofing systems, vapor retarders and air barriers do more than just minimize air leakage—they’re essential to maximizing performance and longevity. This engaging course dives into the next generation of moisture control: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming low-slope roofing assemblies by improving energy efficiency, managing moisture, and boosting wind uplift resistance.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.