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ABC’s Construction Backlog Slips in December; Contractor Confidence Continues to Improve

by Erika Walter

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 11—Associated Builders and Contractors reports today that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.2 months in December, according to an ABC member survey conducted from Dec. 16 to Jan. 4. The reading is down 0.2 months from November 2021, but up 0.9 months from December 2020.

Nonresidential Construction Employment Up 27,000 in December, Says ABC

07Jan

by Erika Walter

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 7—The construction industry added 22,000 net jobs in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Overall, the industry has recovered slightly more than one million (92.1%) of the jobs lost during earlier pandemic stages.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Flat in November, Says ABC

03Jan

by Grace Austin

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 3—National nonresidential construction spending was virtually unchanged in November on a monthly basis, 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 $820.6 billion for the month.

ABC: Florida Is the No. 1 Construction Business Climate State

21Dec

by Donna Reichle

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Associated Builders and Contractors today released its seventh annual Merit Shop Scorecard, a ranking based on state policies and programs that encourage workforce development, grow career and technical education, strengthen careers in construction and advocate for fair and open competition for taxpayer-funded construction projects.

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21Dec

by Grace Austin

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ABC Appeals OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS Argument to the Supreme Court

20Dec

by Grace Austin

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Associated Builders and Contractors today issued the following statement announcing its appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to stay the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard.

Monthly Construction Input Prices Continue to Climb in November, Says ABC

14Dec

by Erika Walter

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 14—Construction input prices increased 1.4% in November compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 1.4% for the month.

ABC: Construction Backlog and Contractor Confidence Rebound in November

14Dec

by Erika Walter

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 14—Associated Builders and Contractors reports today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.4 months in November, according to an ABC member survey conducted Nov. 19 to Dec. 3. The reading is up 0.3 months from October 2021 and 1.2 months from November 2020.

ABC Wins Key Nationwide Challenge Against Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate

07Dec

by Erika Walter

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 7—Associated Builders and Contractors today applauded a federal court for granting a nationwide preliminary injunction order against the federal contractor vaccine mandate. The ruling came from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia.

ABC Unveils Safety Technology Guide

06Dec

by Erika Walter

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 6—Associated Builders and Contractors today issued its online Safety Technology Guide, a resource for contractors looking to implement construction technology for the best possible safety performance.