May 5-11, 2026

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WDVM (Independent) • May 05, 2026
liberals, The greater capital area, Association of realtors, associated builders and contractors, Metro washington and opportunity, D.C so,

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Politics and Policy
Construction Executive • May 08, 2026
New Harris Poll survey results from six battleground states reveal a midterm wake-up call for Trump.

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Yahoo! News • May 07, 2026
... (Getty Images) Legislation to overhaul the way plumbers are licensed in Louisiana underwent significant changes Wednesday from a previous ...

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Ballotpedia • May 05, 2026
In May 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 9,982 elections across 27states. These include 13 statewide elections, 171 special elections held to ...

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Florida Politics • May 05, 2026
Tampa is already a major league town. It’s time we start acting like it.

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hometownsource.com • May 11, 2026
The Minnesota House will vote on a bill to establish a centralized electronic payroll reporting portal and database for contractors working ...

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WisPolitics.com • May 06, 2026
Home » Press Releases » Associated Builders and Contractors: Midterm wake-up call for Trump: Study shows nonunion construction workers ...

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Delaware Business Times • May 06, 2026
Jennifer Cohan The Senate Labor Committee hearing on Senate Bill 272 should have been a moment for thoughtful debate and careful ...

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Magnolia Reporter • May 08, 2026
Legislation to overhaul the way plumbers are licensed in Louisiana underwent significant changes Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from a previous ...

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Walls & Ceilings • May 09, 2026
Survey ties GOP wins to nonunion trades; PLA policy risks labor access, costs and bid competition.

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New Hampshire Journal • May 10, 2026
The Associated Builders and Contractors NH/VT Chapter supports SB 88 because we believe public construction projects should be open to ...

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News Usa Today • May 06, 2026
When the Skies Don’t Let Up: How New York and New Jersey’s Persistent Rain Is Reshaping Daily Life—and Who Pays the Price The cold front ...

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GroundBreak Carolinas • May 07, 2026
Associated Builders and Contractors today released the results of a new survey conducted by The Harris Poll in six battleground states— ...

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The Iowa Standard • May 05, 2026
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Homepros • May 05, 2026
The moves follow the Trump administration’s efforts to champion apprenticeships

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Targeted News Service (Print Edition) • May 08, 2026
Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:* * *U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Mike Lee, Introduce Repea

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Construction Economics
Fortune • May 11, 2026
there are few sources of momentum,” Anirban Basu, chief economist at the Associated Builders and Contractors, said last week . Huang

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Under the Hard Hat • May 11, 2026
Construction material prices rose in March, reversing a period of stability. This increase is tied to higher oil costs, driving up prices ...

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Yahoo! News • May 08, 2026
Image: Meta Your quiet suburban town received eight moratorium requests in May 2025. By May 2026, that number exploded to 78 restrictions ...

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tED Magazine • May 08, 2026
WASHINGTON — The construction industry added 9,000 jobs on net in April, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of ...

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Medical Construction and Design • May 08, 2026
National healthcare construction spending increased 0.1% in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data ...

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Floor Focus • May 08, 2026
Washington, DC, May 8, 2026-National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.2% in March, according to an Associated Builders and ...

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Highways Today • May 08, 2026
Caterpillar Launches Worldwide Workforce Innovation Challenge

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The News-Item • May 07, 2026
HARRISBURG — Luzerne County Community College President John Yudichak joined leaders from across the commonwealth on Wednesday in ...

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Builtworlds • May 07, 2026
Every year, Construction Safety Week offers an opportunity to bring conversations about industry safety to the forefront. It's a chance to ...

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TileLetter • May 07, 2026
National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.2% in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis ...

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Engineering News-Record • May 07, 2026
Total construction spending rose 0.6% in March, on a month-to-month basis, according to data recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau. ...

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Building Design+Construction • May 07, 2026
On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.244 trillion. Image by Bente Jønsson from Pixabay ...

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AInvest • May 07, 2026
... - United Rentals URI -1.38% partners with ProScore to address structural labor shortages via apprenticeship programs, transforming ...

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Retrofit Magazine • May 07, 2026
The construction industry had 224,000 job openings on the last day of March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis ...

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News Usa Today • May 07, 2026
How a $250,000 Grant in Pennsylvania Is Reshaping the Skilled Trades Pipeline—And Why It Matters More Than Ever There’s a quiet revolution ...

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Construction Dive • May 06, 2026
The industry has seen both the number of layoffs remain steady as hiring slows, indicating contractors are in a holding pattern due to soft ...

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Contracting Business • May 05, 2026
The construction industry reported 224,000 job openings at the end of March, showing a slight increase but still reflecting a subdued labor ...

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Engineering News-Record • May 05, 2026
Amid opportunities and questions, the U.S. construction industry continues to evolve in dynamic but sometimes challenging ways. The first ...

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Engineering News-Record • May 05, 2026
Economist described industry hiring as "extremely subdued"

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Associated Press • May 05, 2026
Virginia Family Chiropractic Logo Manassas chiropractor Dr. Ghazaleh Tabrizi combines chiropractic care with fitness rehab for ...

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Portable Plants • May 11, 2026
industry added 9,000 jobs on net in April, according to an Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor

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Roofing Contractor • May 11, 2026
the gains and more, according to analyses from the Associated Builders and Contractors and the Associated General Contractors of America .

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Workforce Development
The Business Journals • May 11, 2026
The chief operating officer (COO) is ONE of the most enduring yet misunderstood executive roles in modern organizations. While the title ...

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Yahoo! News • May 06, 2026
This story was originally published on Construction Dive . To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Construction ...

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Construction Dive • May 06, 2026
Shandon Harbour likens suicide prevention to performing chest compressions, as both involve identifying a problem and offering help until a ...

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Yahoo! Entertainment • May 11, 2026
... (HBO Max/Discovery+) As America faces a housing and skilled labor crisis, students and mentors work to build better hands-on futures for ...

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NewsBreak • May 05, 2026
Contractors who prioritize toolbox talks, substance abuse prevention programs, and employee participation in health & safety (H&S) efforts ...

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Times Leader • May 07, 2026
LCCC President Yudichak participates in signing ceremony From left, first row: Monica Floyd, deputy director, TradeFutures; Tuesday ...

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The Philadelphia Tribune • May 05, 2026
Last week, Meta announced plans to cut 10% of its workforce at the same time that it is investing in artificial intelligence. Microsoft, ...

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Seattle Daily Journal Of Commerce • May 05, 2026
Construction companies that follow proven safety management practices are dramatically safer than industry averages, according to a new ...

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Business NH Magazine • May 05, 2026
Esther Wilmot, 18, of Plainfield, left, and Paige Stone, 18, of Barnard, right, build cabinet doors on site at a home being built by the ...

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10/12 Industry Report • May 06, 2026
Later this year, Associated Builders and Contractors’ Pelican Chapter will open a new $20 million, 40,000-square-foot training center on 14 acres of donated Sasol land in Lake Charles. The two-building facility will include a large welding lab, classrooms, computer labs and admin

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Construction Citizen • May 06, 2026
Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2026 Health and Safety Performance Report, an annual guide to health and safety best ...

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GroundBreak Carolinas • May 07, 2026
Today, Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2026 Health and Safety Performance Report , an annual guide to health and safety ...

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Construction Defect Journal • May 05, 2026
Carter discusses why the industry must move beyond incremental improvements, how technology and AI can support better planning and what it ...

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Radio Tandil • May 05, 2026
At 6:45 in the morning, before the saws begin to run and the foreman has finished his coffee, there is a certain silence on a job site. In ...

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Chapter News and Awards
NewsBreak • May 06, 2026
Concord, NH – North Branch Construction announced that Susane Gilbert, project manager and principal of the firm, has been appointed as an ...

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The Delaware News Journal • May 06, 2026
As president of Associated Builders and Contractors Delaware, Jennifer Cohan talks about her motivation and focus in advocating for members

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The Times-Picayune / The New Orleans Advocate / NOLA • May 06, 2026
HARRISON AVENUE STROLL: The Lakeview Civic Association will host an evening along Harrison Avenue that includes drink specials and ...

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KTVI-TV • May 05, 2026
KENPAT Leads Construction Industry in Health and Safety, Says ABC Report; Earns Seventh Consecutive Year of STEP Achievement We lead with ...

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New Hampshire Union Leader • May 10, 2026
McAllister elected president of HEB Engineers Joshua McAllister Joshua McAllister, PE, CPESC, MBA, has been elected president of HEB ...

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StreetInsider • May 08, 2026
When a high-performance sailing and composite manufacturing organization commits to a permanent facility in a mid-sized Florida city, it ...

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New England Real Estate Journal • May 05, 2026
Susane Gilbert Concord, NH Susane Gilbert, project manager and principal with North Branch Construction, has been appointed as an ...

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