The widespread practice of misclassification of workers as independent subcontractor has a detrimental effect on immigrants, workforce, and competitiveness in the...
Reshaping the Industry
Three actions are necessary to build a thriving, profitable and durable construction industry:
- Acceptance. Recognize current situations and challenges and accept they are real.
- Leadership. Embrace core values and principles as innovators and leaders.
- Solutions. Collaborate among owners, contractors and workforce for solutions.
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 9.1 months in May, according to an ABC member survey conducted May 20 to June 3...
Commercial roof leaks can lead to costly damage if they’re not identified and repaired quickly. Even a small leak can compromise insulation, ceilings, walls, electrical systems,...
Input prices for new nonresidential construction rose 1.8% in May and 8.4% year-over-year (y/y), the largest y/y increase since November 2022, according to producer price index (...
Chamberlin Roofing and Waterproofing has been a trusted commercial roofing contractor in Dallas, protecting commercial buildings across Texas and throughout the dynamic North...
Construction employment in May totaled 8,337,000, seasonally adjusted, up by 17,000 from April and by 68,000 (0.6%) year-over-year (y/y), according to AGC’s analysis of...
DACA renewal delays are causing DACA recipients to lose work permits and legal protections, putting long-term residents and essential workers at risk of job loss, ICE detention,...
Construction spending (not adjusted for inflation) totaled $2.17 trillion in April, up 0.4% from a downwardly revised March total and up 0.9% year-over-year (y/y), the Census...
Hurricane season in Texas brings high winds, heavy rain, and flying debris all of which can cause serious damage to commercial roofing systems. For Houston property owners, the...
