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The national June 2025 not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rate was 3.4%, a 0.1% increase from June 2024, according to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released today by Associated Builders and Contractors. The analysis found that 18 states had lower estimated construction unemployment rates over the same period, 28 had higher rates…
The construction industry added 2,000 jobs on net in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 96,000 jobs, or 1.2%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 6,400 positions on net, with growth in 2…
The Central SC Alliance has hired Ada Stiglbauer as the organization’s new Marketing Coordinator. A Columbia native and recent graduate of the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business, Stiglbauer brings a strong background in strategic marketing, digital media and community engagement to the regional economic development team. Stiglbauer, who previously served as…
National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.1% in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.241 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 9 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending fell 0.3%…
The construction industry had 246,000 job openings on the last day of June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings…
McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture (MPS) is proud to announce that Fuqua & Partners Architects (FPA), a progressive community-based architecture, interiors and planning firm operating in Huntsville, Alabama since 1983, has joined McMillan Pazdan Smith. The acquisition represents a strategic growth investment in Alabama and southern Tennessee with a tenth studio office for Southeast-focused MPS. Huntsville…
Carolinas AGC is excited to announce the 2025 Top Young Leaders. This year there are two honorees – one from North Carolina and one from South Carolina. Pete Distefano, based in Wilmington, is with Balfour Beatty, and Anna-Bryce Hobson, based in Charleston, is with Parker Poe Attorneys & Counselors at Law. CAGC’s Top Young Leader…
ABC Carolinas Announces New Leadership Team and Expanded Roles The Board of Directors for ABC Carolinas proudly announces several new appointments and expanded roles within its leadership team, reinforcing the organization’s mission to serve and advance the merit shop construction industry across both North and South Carolina. Read More Contractor Optimism Grows as ABC’s Backlog…
Crises, whether cyberattacks, natural disasters or financial disruptions, are inevitable in today’s interconnected world. The difference between recovery and collapse often lies in preparedness. The consequences of being unprepared for a crisis can be severe. We explore what’s at stake as well as actionable solutions to mitigate risks, emphasizing critical concepts like cybersecurity measures, crisis…
The complexity of construction projects has accelerated faster than the productivity tools designed to manage them. In today’s high-stakes environment—marked by tighter schedules, rising costs, workforce shortages, and sustainability pressures—artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative solution. From feasibility studies to performance monitoring, AI is enhancing efficiency, mitigating risk, and improving outcomes across the…
