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Construction employment rose by 26,000 jobs in March, marking a 0.7% year‑over‑year increase and bringing total industry growth to 57,000 positions since last year. Nonresidential construction led the gains with 12,200 new jobs across building, specialty trade, and heavy‑civil categories. The sector’s unemployment rate stood at 6.7%, slightly higher than a year ago despite overall joblessness falling to 4.3% across the economy. ABC’s chief economist noted a 19,300‑job average monthly gain in 2026, but warned of external pressures.
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) released a survey detailing average annual salaries for nearly 40 construction craft professions. More than three‑quarters of the trades surveyed report base salaries exceeding $65,000, with several specialties topping $100,000. The...
Construction employment in March 2026 reached 8.33 million, up 0.7 % year‑over‑year, driven by a 1.7 % rise in non‑residential jobs while residential employment fell 0.9 %. Average hourly earnings for production workers jumped 5 % to $38.62, outpacing the broader private sector. Job openings...
Transit‑oriented development (TOD) is gaining momentum as federal, state and local funds back mixed‑use projects in cities from Waterbury, Connecticut to Honolulu, Hawaii. Investments range from $22.7 million for a freight‑street corridor in Waterbury to $200 million at Washington’s Takoma Metro station...
DeWalt introduced the DCBPC1615, a 15 AMP Power Controller featuring six AC outlets that can charge up to 24 batteries in under five hours. The unit intelligently balances load to prevent breaker trips, keeping jobsite tools powered continuously. It is wall‑mountable...
American cities are committing billions to new or upgraded sports facilities, integrating them into mixed‑use districts that aim to attract visitors year‑round. Projects range from a $30 million indoor complex in Frankenmuth, Michigan, to a potential $250 million revitalization of Coral Springs,...
