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ABC: Every State Had a Construction Unemployment Rate Below 10% in June

William Attardi on August 3, 2026

The national June not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rate was 4.7%, a 1.3% increase from June 2025, 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 every state had a construction unemployment rate below 10% and all but three states (Connecticut, New Jersey and Rhode Island) had a rate below 7%. ABC: Every State Had a Construction Unemployment Rate Below 10% in June

Construction Firms Add 11,000 Jobs in June

William Attardi on July 6, 2026

Construction firms added 11,000 jobs in June and 64,000 over 12 months, as pay for craft workers climbed faster than for production workers overall, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government data. Association officials cautioned, however, that future construction job gains are at risk unless Congress acts quickly to pass new highway and transit legislation before the current law expires on Sept. 30. Construction employment totaled 8,331,000 in June, seasonally adjusted, an increase of 11,000 from May. Over the past 12 months, the industry has added 64,000 jobs, an increase of 0.8 percent, outpacing the 0.3 percent increase in total nonfarm payroll employment. Gains in the industry were concentrated in nonresidential construction, with the steepest growth rate occurring in heavy and civil engineering construction, the sector that employs many highway and transit construction workers. Nonresidential firms added 19,900 employees in June and 113,400 positions or 2.3 percent over the past 12 months. Construction Firms Add 11,000 Jobs in June – tEDmag

Meta, ABC Launch Construction Training Academy

William Attardi on June 11, 2026

Meta Platforms Inc. and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announced a partnership to educate and provide construction-ready career pathways for thousands of data center construction technicians, kicking off in Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio, and Texas as a meaningful step toward meeting the growing demand for data center workers nationwide. America’s Workforce Academy is a $115 million investment in the next generation of construction professionals, including a five-week training program and a job offer from contractors working on Meta projects at the conclusion of the program. Once an online application process is complete, scholarships, travel, housing, and stipends for living expenses are granted to qualified job seekers. They will then participate in career readiness and safety training, followed by five weeks of hands-on education, which includes core training and craft training. apply to America’s Workforce Academy

ABC: Nonresidential Construction Adds 19K Jobs in April

William Attardi on May 11, 2026

The construction industry added 9,000 jobs on net in April, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 50,000 jobs, an increase of 0.6%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 19,000 positions, with gains in all three subcategories. Nonresidential specialty traded added the most jobs, increasing by 12,600 positions. Nonresidential building and heavy and civil engineering added 5,600 and 800 jobs, respectively, in April. The construction unemployment rate was 3.8% in April. Unemployment across all industries remained unchanged at 4.3% and is 0.1 percentage point higher than it was a year ago. ABC: Nonresidential Construction Adds 19K Jobs in April

Construction Jobs Increase in 38 States Year-Over-Year

William Attardi on April 10, 2026

Construction employment rose in 38 states from January 2025 to January 2026, while 40 states and the District of Columbia added jobs between December and January, according to an analysis of new federal data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials called on policymakers in Washington to provide adequate support for training to enable workers to acquire in-demand skills and to allow qualified workers into the U.S when needed workers are not available. View January 2026 state employment data and 1-month, 12-month rankings. Association officials noted that the industry has a critical need for electricians and other workers with the skills to construct data centers and power projects. They urged the federal government to direct more funding to career and technical education and workforce training and to offer a pathway to employ needed workers from other countries. Construction Jobs Increase in 38 States Year-Over-Year – tEDmag

ABC: Construction Employment Rebounds by 26,000 in March

William Attardi on April 3, 2026

The construction industry added 26,000 jobs in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 57,000 jobs, an increase of 0.7%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 12,200 positions, with gains in all three subcategories. Nonresidential building added the most jobs, increasing by 4,500 positions. Nonresidential specialty trade and heavy and civil engineering added 3,900 and 3,800 jobs, respectively, in March. The construction unemployment rate was 6.7% in March. Unemployment across all industries dropped to 4.3%, but is still 0.1 percentage points higher than one year ago. ABC: Construction Employment Rebounds by 26,000 in March – tEDmag

The Distributor Is the Heartbeat of Construction Sales by Jim Nowakowski

William Attardi on March 27, 2026

Manufacturers know what they produce. Engineers know what they specify. Contractors know what they install. But distributors sit at the intersection of all three. The distributors see which products move through their warehouses. They hear the questions contractors ask at the counter. They learn which installations go smoothly and which ones create problems. They understand pricing pressures, availability constraints and the subtle preferences that shape contractor behavior. The Distributor Is the Heartbeat of Construction Sales | Electrical Wholesaling

Meta to Build $10B AI Data Center in Northeast Louisiana

William Attardi on February 23, 2026

A transformational investment that cements the state’s status as a major innovation hub and puts this picturesque rural community on the leading edge of a global digital revolution. Meta projects the data center will support 500 or more direct new jobs in Richland Parish. Louisiana Economic Development (LED) estimates the project will result in the creation of more than 1,000 indirect jobs, for a total of more than 1,500 potential new jobs in the Northeast Region. The company estimates 5,000 construction workers at peak of construction on the 2,250-acre former Franklin Farm megasite that sits between the municipalities of Rayville and Delhi, about 30 miles east of Monroe. Meta to Build $10B AI Data Center in Northeast Louisiana – electrifiED

20 States and D.C. Add Construction Jobs in December

William Attardi on January 29, 2026

Construction employment rose in 34 states and the District of Columbia over the past year, while 20 states and D.C. added jobs between November and December, according to an analysisof new federal data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. California lost the most construction jobs during the past 12 months (-19,800 jobs, -2.2 percent), followed by New York (-15,700 jobs, -4.1 percent), Washington (-11,600 jobs, -5.2 percent), Nevada (-10,500 jobs, -9.3 percent), and New Jersey (-10,200 jobs, -6.2 percent). The largest percentage loss was in Nevada, followed by New Jersey, Washington, New York, and Vermont (-3.7 percent, -600 jobs). 20 States and D.C. Add Construction Jobs in December – tEDmag

Humanoid Robots in the Construction Industry: A Future Vision

William Attardi on November 21, 2025

General-purpose robots could be useful in a range of construction activities, from moving heavy concrete blocks to welding and plumbing. Although these robots come in various forms, humanoids—those that resemble people in size and shape—attract the most attention. Humanoids are still relatively early in development, but they could potentially transform industries if developers and other stakeholders can overcome technological, regulatory, financial, and operational hurdles. Although humanoids are not yet a fixture at construction sites, they represent a potentially transformative solution to the productivity crisis. Their power comes from embodied AI, a technology that enables real-time decision-making. Rather than waiting for full-scale deployment to become a reality, forward-looking construction leaders should begin preparing now for a future in which humanoids and humans work together.Those who prepare now will be best positioned to seize the opportunities ahead. Humanoid robots involved in multiple4 construction sites at: Humanoid robots in the construction industry | McKinsey