Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.2 months in December, according to an ABC member survey conducted Dec. 22 to Jan. 7. The
Whether you’re an individual ready to build a career or an employer looking to grow your workforce, ABC Central Texas makes the process transparent.
The start of the year offers the clearest opportunity to set skill-focused goals that will pay dividends across every project in 2026. Central Texas construction professionals who invest in improving
Schooling for construction spans everything from 6–12 month trade certificates to 4–5 year bachelor’s degrees in construction management, with each pathway offering distinct advantages depending on your goals.
The national September 2025 not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rate was 3.8%, a 0.1% increase from September 2024, according to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data
Construction offers stable, well-paying careers in 2025 and beyond, spanning hands-on trades like carpentry and welding to management, engineering, safety, and tech-focused roles—many of which are accessible without a four-year
The construction industry added 28,000 jobs on net in November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On
You’re busy. You’re managing crews, bidding jobs, and dealing with deadlines that seem to get tighter every day. What if one commitment could actually make every other part of your
You’ve probably noticed a lot of buzz about new construction projects across the state. Massive buildings are popping up, but they aren’t your typical office towers or warehouses. A considerable
On Oct. 8, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., reintroduced the Employee Rights Act, which would modernize federal labor law to protect workers. The bill mandates secret ballots in union representation elections,
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8.5 months in September, according to an ABC member survey conducted Sept. 22 to Oct. 6.
October isn’t just about pumpkin spice and cooler weather. For an entire industry, this month is a critical time for building the future. This is the purpose of Careers in
You’ve probably got a drone in your truck right now. For years, they’ve been your eyes in the sky on job sites across Central Texas, saving you time and money.
Associated Builders and Contractors applauds Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., for the reintroduction of the bipartisan H.R. 5494, the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act.
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell from 8.8 months in July to 8.5 months in August, according to an ABC member survey conducted Aug.
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The construction industry is built on strength. We value hard work, toughness, and getting the job done. This industry demands a lot from its people, both physically and mentally, and
Take a moment to look around. The building you’re in didn’t just appear overnight. The lights flick on at the touch of a switch, and clean water flows from the
The construction industry had 306,000 job openings on the last day of July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’
