Construction Citizen

Construction employment, not seasonally adjusted, rose year-over-year (y/y) from May 2025 to May 2026 in 152 (42%) of the 360 metro areas (including divisions of larger metros) for which the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) posts construction employment data, fell in 161 (45%), and was unchanged in 47, according to an analysis AGC released on Thursday.

Although summer has just recently begun, it is always time to prepare for working in the heat and humidity of Texas. Heat-related illness or injury can affect workers in a multitude of industries, in both indoor and outdoor sites, and happens far sooner than is expected.

How Greater Houston’s Workforce Development Ecosystem Is Helping Construction Companies Find, Train, and Retain Talent As I’ve prepared for C3’s Workforce Development Conference and met with the speakers who will take the stage on July 7, I’ve come to realize something important: Greater Houston doesn’t have a workforce shortage problem nearly as much as it has a workforce connection problem. The resources exist. The expertise exists. The training programs exist. The support services exist.

The following article is authored by Loren Steffy. For nearly thirty years, Congress has debated whether to make E-Verify—the federal system that checks whether new hires are authorized to work—mandatory for every employer in the country. It has never been able to bring itself to do it. The Trump administration has found a workaround. The White House Office of Management and Budget has released draft regulations that would require every recipient of a federal grant to enroll in E-Verify.

Seasonally adjusted construction employment rose from April to May in 23 states and the District of Columbia, fell in 22 states and was flat in five states, according to AGC’s analysis of BLS data posted today. Texas added the most construction jobs (3,600 jobs or 0.4%), followed by Wisconsin (2,900, 1.9%), Alabama (2,800, 2.5%), Minnesota (2,100, 1.4%) and Idaho (2,000, 2.6%).

Chamberlin Roofing and Waterproofing has been a trusted commercial roofing contractor in Houston, protecting Greater Houston’s commercial buildings with proven expertise and reliable service. With deep roots in the region and a long-standing membership as a BOMA Houston partner, Chamberlin understands the unique challenges faced by property owners, asset managers, and facilities teams across the area.

Week Four (June 21-30) of National Safety Month, a time to re-evaluate safety procedures to prevent injuries by reconnecting to safety initiatives, focuses on preventing slips, trips and falls. This week’s goal is to reduce common workplace and home hazards with targeted prevention resources.

With a growing industrial labor shortage and skills gap in North Carolina, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) identified the need to infuse the state’s education system with technical skills development.

Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 9.1 months in May, according to an ABC member survey conducted May 20 to June 3. The reading is up 0.3 months from April and 0.7 months from May 2025. View the full Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index data series. Backlog for the month increased in every region except for the South.

Commercial roof leaks can lead to costly damage if they’re not identified and repaired quickly. Even a small leak can compromise insulation, ceilings, walls, electrical systems, and valuable equipment impacting both daily operations and long‑term asset value. In many cases, what starts as a minor issue can quickly escalate into a major disruption requiring emergency leak repair, especially during severe weather or peak business operations.