Nonresidential Construction Employment Adds 8,000 Jobs in April

According to data released today by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics:
Nonresidential Construction Spending Decreased 0.5% in March

Key Takeaways
- National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.5% in March.
- On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.25 trillion for the month and is up year-over-year.
- "Given unprecedented economic uncertainty, spending is unlikely to rebound
Potential Impact of Tariffs on Construction Costs

In his April 2025 "Construction Briefs," Ed Zarenski examines the potential impact of tariffs on construction costs, noting that while tariffs directly affect imported materials, domestic producers often adjust their prices in response, leading to broader inflation within the industry.
Nonresidential Construction Employment Adds 22,300 Jobs in March

According to data released today by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics:
Nonresidential Construction Spending Increased 0.3% in February

Key Takeaways
- National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.3% in February.
- On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.255 trillion for the month and is up year-over-year.
- "A surge in highway and street spending accounted for more than 40% of
Compare 10 Construction Spending Forecasts for Nonresidential Building

A recent article on edzarenski.com compares forecasts from 10 sources on nonresidential building construction spending forecasts over the past several years.
Building Ahead: Key Industry Insights from ABC Convention 2025

Despite economic uncertainty, a major downturn may not be on the horizon for the construction industry.
Nonresidential Construction Employment Adds 6,200 Jobs in February

According to data released today by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics:
Nonresidential Construction Spending Increased 0.1% in January

Key Takeaways
- National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.1% in January.
- On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.248 trillion for the month and is up year-over-year.
- "Data center construction spending increased another 1.9% for the month, acc
Nonresidential Construction Employment Adds 4,400 Jobs in January

According to data released today by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: