WASHINGTON (Jan. 6, 2023) — The construction industry added 28,000 jobs on net in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has risen by 231,000 jobs or 3.1%.

 

HAMILTON, N.J. (Dec. 19, 2022 ) — Total construction starts fell 18% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $926.3 billion, according to Dodge Construction Network. During the month, nonresidential building starts lost 25%, nonbuilding shed 21%, and residential starts dropped 5%.

 

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Jan. 3, 2023) — Construction Business Owner, the leading business magazine for contractors, is pleased to announce a free webinar presented in partnership with Deltek.

The live, online event, “The Basics of Construction Accounting,” will take place Jan. 26, 2023, at 1 p.m. CST and will highlight the how contractors can improve their practical knowledge of accounting fundamentals.

Registration is free at constructionbusinessowner.com/webinars.