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The construction segment shows signs of weakening amid a softening economy, while inflationary pressures and labor scarcity has created complications for contractors, according to a top industry ...

The U.S. construction industry is facing a labor crisis as stepped-up immigration enforcement disrupts worksites nationwide. One in three construction businesses reports being affected by ICE actions, ...

Builders in South Texas say they’re having trouble continuing work on housing developments because ICE raids are disrupting ...

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Construction leaders in South Texas say stepped-up immigration enforcement is pushing workers off job sites and into hiding, slowing projects and threatening to raise housing costs.

Construction spending declined year-over-year in July, marking one of the steepest drops since the 2008 financial crisis and the sixth consecutive monthly decrease. The construction quits rate, an ...

As Baby Boomer retirements create a skilled labor gap, Gen Z is emerging as the “Toolbelt Generation.” Construction employers can attract and retain young workers through mentorship, training and ...

Growth in the construction industry plateaued over the past year — and in 2026, look for that trend to continue. Faced with labor shortages, supply chain issues and economic pressures like high ...